Werder Bremen Team News Page 3 - Soccer

Olivier Deman - Sets up lone Bremen goal Deman had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot and crossing seven times (two accurate) during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Augsburg.

Impact Deman set up Romano Schmid in the 64th minute assisting Bremen's lone goal while leading his side in crosses. The assist was the first since January for the midfielder as he's combined for a shot, three chances created and 12 crosses over his last three appearances.

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Jens Stage - Takes two shots Stage took two off target shots and created a chance during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Augsburg.

Impact Stage was held off the scoresheet while finishing with the second most shots on the team. The midfielder has combined for three goals, nine shots and two chances created over his last three appearances.

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Mio Backhaus - Concedes three Saturday Backhaus allowed three goals while making four saves during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Augsburg.

Impact Backhaus allowed two first half goals and one in the second as Bremen dropped all three points Saturday. The keeper has allowed five goals while combining for nine saves over his last three starts. Bremen head to Hoffenheim next weekend.

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Niklas Stark - Back on bench Stark (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Augsburg.

Impact Stark passed his late fitness assessment after manager Daniel Thioune confirmed a final decision would be made following Friday's session, recovering enough to earn a spot in the squad despite having been limited in training throughout the week. The defender had been unable to train fully on Thursday, and the club opted to manage his return carefully rather than throwing him straight into the starting lineup. He has been limited to 14 appearances and nine starts in the current Bundesliga campaign, with his return to the starting role expected to follow once he is deemed fully fit.

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Marco Friedl - Makes starting XI Friedl (groin) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Augsburg.

Impact Friedl came through Friday's training session without any issues after returning to full training Thursday, with coach Daniel Thioune handing the Bremen captain a starting role in what is a significant boost for the defensive unit. The center-back had been carefully managed due to a groin issue in recent weeks, forcing Amos Pieper, Abdoul-Karim Coulibaly and Niklas Stark to cover in his absence. His return to the heart of the defense is a timely development for Bremen as they push through the final stretch of the Bundesliga season.

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Mitchell Weiser - Might not play again this season Weiser (knee) might not play again this season, according to manager Daniel Thioune. "Nothing new has happened, and he doesn't have any major knee problems. His body is reacting to...

Impact Weiser was targeting being available for any of the final two matches of the season, but Thioune's recent update suggests that might not be the case, as the midfielder isn't even training. Weiser has yet to play this season, and it seems he simply won't have enough time to be on the pitch before the end of the campaign.

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Niklas Stark - Limited in training Stark (undisclosed) has been limited in training this week but is expected to be available against Augsburg on Saturday, according to manager Daniel Thioune. "Apart from Niklas, ev...

Impact Stark has been limited in training this week, but a final decision on his availability will be made following Friday's session. If he's able to log in a full session, which he didn't do Thursday, he should be included in the squad. Stark has been limited to just 14 appearances (nine starts) in the current Bundesliga campaign.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Friedl - Expected to be available Saturday Friedl (groin) returned to full training Thursday and should be available for Saturday's clash against Augsburg, according to coach Daniel Thioune. "Captain Friedl, who has only be...

Impact Friedl's return to full training is a significant development after a spell in which his workload had been carefully managed due to the groin issue. The Bremen captain has been their most important defensive figure this season when fit, and his potential return gives coach Daniel Thioune a major boost heading into Saturday's fixture. His absence had forced Amos Pieper, Abdoul-Karim Coulibaly and Niklas Stark to cover at center-back, and the defensive unit should benefit considerably from having their leader back in contention. Manager Daniel Thioune stopped short of fully confirming his availability, making Friday's training session the deciding factor in his inclusion in the matchday squad. A return for Friedl would be a timely boost for Bremen as they push through the final stretch of the Bundesliga season.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Felix Agu - Remains out Agu (muscular) remains unavailable for Saturday's clash against Augsburg, according to coach Daniel Thioune. "Felix Agu remains unavailable."

Impact Agu's continued absence is another setback in what has been a difficult season on the injury front, having managed just 11 appearances so far this campaign. No return timeline has been provided, leaving his availability for the final fixtures of the season uncertain.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Friedl - Could return soon Friedl (groin) is questionable for Saturday's match against Augsburg, according to manager Daniel Thioune, per Malik Hanke of Deichstube. "We have to wait and see, Marco. Even thou...

Impact Friedl is still working his way back from a muscle injury and is not yet deemed fit for play, although he is trying for Saturday's match. This will likely come down to how much he can train this week, needing to recover a decent amount after it was claimed his complaints were enough to not even think of him playing in their last contest. He has been their lead defender this year when fit, leaving Amos Pieper, Abdoul-Karim Coulibaly and Niklas Stark as center-backs if Friedl continues on the sidelines.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Felix Agu - Could return against Augsburg Agu (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's match against Augsburg, according to manager Daniel Thioune, per Malik Hanke of Deichstube. "With Felix, we will wait and see how...

Impact Agu is still working for a comeback and could be an option as soon as this week, as the club tries to prepare him to face Augsburg. However, it appears it will still come down to some late testing, needing to train throughout the rest of the week. The midfielder has had a rough season with injuries this season and will hope to at least end the campaign fit, only appearing in 11 games so far.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Bittencourt - Possibly out for season Bittencourt (thigh) could return against Dortmund on the final matchday, but remains questionable to return this season, according to manager Daniel Thioune, per Malik Hanke of Dei...

Impact Bittencourt is looking more and more unlikely to see the field again this season due to a thigh injury, as he is now in question to even make it to the season finale. This will be a rough absence for the club, as even though they seem to be safe from relegation, the midfielder has started in four of their past six games. That said, even if he returns, he will be unlikely to start, leaving Jens Stage, Cameron Puertas and Senne Lynen to start in the midfield.

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Marco Grull - Suspension served Grull could play again following a one-match Bundesliga suspension.

Impact Grull has been an occasional offensive contributor on the wings, although he dropped to a bench spot in his last contest before the ban. He'll challenge Jovan Milosevic and Jens Stage for playing time in the future, looking to improve on his league averages of 1.3 shots (0.4 on goal) and 1.1 chances created per game.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Bittencourt - Clears ban, remains doubtful Bittencourt is no longer suspended, but his status is now uncertain due to the thigh injury he suffered in training on April 22.

Impact Bittencourt will continue to work on his recovery while he looks to be an option at some point in the last few weeks of the campaign. The midfielder has recorded one assist along with five shots, three chances created, 11 tackles and eight clearances across 416 minutes of play in 2026. If he's not ready to play, his spot could continue to be filled by Cameron Puertas.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Mio Backhaus - Allows one in draw Backhaus allowed a goal while making three saves during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Stuttgart.

Impact Backhaus allowed the game tying goal in the second half as Bremen settled for a point Sunday. The keeper has allowed five goals while combining for 13 saves over his last three starts. Bremen take on Augsburg at home next weekend.

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Jens Stage - Remains in form Stage scored a goal while taking four shots (two on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating a chance during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Stuttgart.

Impact Stage opened the scoring in the 18th minute while leading Bremen with his four shots in the match. The midfielder has three goals and seven shots in his last two matches since returning from a three match absence due to an undisclosed injury.

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Romano Schmid - Leader in chances created, blocks Schmid crossed twice (one accurate), created three chances and blocked two shots during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Stuttgart.

Impact Schmid was held off the scoresheet but led Bremen in both chances created and blocks during the draw. The attacker has two goal involvements, five shots, eight chances created and nine crosses over his last three appearances.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Yukinari Sugawara - Assists in two straight Sugawara had an assist with his lone chance created while taking one shot (on goal) and blocking two shots during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Stuttgart.

Impact Sugawara set up Jens Stage in the 18th minute assisting the opening goal of the match while leading Bremen in blocks. The wing-back has an assist in back to back starts while combining for two chances created, two crosses and five tackles over his last three appearances.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Friedl - Dealing with injury Friedl was not in the squad for Sunday's match against Stuttgart due to back and adductor problems.

Impact Friedl was set to return from a suspension, but was dealing with multiple ailments in the buildup to Sunday's fixture. Niklas Stark took Friedl's customary role in the heart of the Bremen back line.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Njinmah - Available off bench Njinmah (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's trip to Stuttgart.

Impact Njinmah returns to the bench for Sunday's trip after overcoming a knock that kept him out of training Thursday. The fact that he's available is a good sign that the knock isn't a serious one, but he does give up his spot in the starting XI. He will likely be back in the XI for a Saturday clash with Augsburg.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Boniface - Back on bench Boniface (knee) is on the bench for Sunday's trip to Stuttgart.

Impact Boniface is back available on the bench for Sunday's clash with Stuttgart. The forward has been working his way back from a knee issue and has now finally recovered enough to get back in the squad. With the forward back fit he should vie for starting minutes in the closing stages of the campaign.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Boniface - Closing in on return Boniface (knee/illness) appears to have overcome a recent infection and is closing in on a return to the squad in upcoming fixtures, according to coach Daniel Thioune.

Impact Boniface had been dealing with recurring physical issues alongside the infection that further complicated his comeback from a knee injury that kept him sidelined for four months. Coach Thioune's upbeat assessment after Thursday's session is the most encouraging update yet, with the coach stating he had a good impression of the Nigerian striker on the pitch and that the infection appears to have been overcome. A final decision on his squad inclusion will be made shortly, but the direction is clearly pointing toward an imminent return for a player whose availability would be a significant boost for Bremen in the final stretch of the season.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Njinmah - Fitness doubt for Stuttgart clash Njinmah (undisclosed) was unable to train with the team Thursday and is a doubt for Sunday's clash against Stuttgart, according to coach Daniel Thioune. "Justin was not able to tra...

Impact Njinmah's potential absence could not come at a worse time for Bremen given that Marco Grull is already suspended, leaving the attack significantly depleted heading into the Stuttgart fixture. The 25-year-old forward is an important piece of Bremen's counter-attacking setup when fit, and coach Thioune will monitor his progress closely in Friday and Saturday's sessions before making his call. Samuel Mbangula is expected to step in if Njinmah cannot be cleared in time for Sunday.

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Felix Agu - Remains out for time being Agu (muscular) didn't overcome his muscular problems and remains unavailable for selection, according to coach Daniel Thioune.

Impact Agu is ruled out for the time being with a muscular issue after sitting out the North Derby against Hamburger, and coach Thioune's comments suggest there is no imminent return in sight. Olivier Deman is expected to continue holding a larger role in his absence as Bremen push through the final fixtures of what has been a crucial Bundesliga season, with the club hoping to have Agu back in the fold before the campaign draws to a close.

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