Werder Bremen Team News Page 4 - Soccer

Mitchell Weiser - Targets final two games Weiser (knee) is on the verge of rejoining team training and could be available for the final two matches of the season at the earliest, with Bremen ruling him out of Sunday's clas...

Impact Weiser has not featured all season after suffering an ACL injury in July, but his imminent return to team training is a significant milestone in what has been an extraordinarily long road back. The club will give him one to two weeks of team training before seriously considering his inclusion in the matchday squad, taking a cautious approach that rules out any unnecessary risks. Getting him back on the pitch for the final stretch, even for a couple of appearances, would be a meaningful moment for a player who has spent the entire campaign watching from the sidelines.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Leonardo Bittencourt - Suspends training Bittencourt was not in training Wednesday due to a thigh injury, according to his club.

Impact Bittencourt is already suspended this week due to yellow card accumulation, but seems to be facing a bigger threat now, as the midfielder was unable to train due to injury. This will be something to monitor as he gets testing done on the injury, hopefully only a cautious approach, seeing he is out this week either way. The club sits just ahead of the relegation playoffs, so they will hope to have all units available for the final stretch.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Yukinari Sugawara - On scoresheet Sugawara assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Hamburger SV. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 7...

Impact Sugawara knocked in his first assist since Jan 16, giving him five assist on the season. He's been a good add for Werder, making 26 starts in 28 appearances, averaging about 2.4 crosses and 2.3 clearances a contest.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Romano Schmid - Tallies assist Schmid assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and five chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Hamburger SV.

Impact Schmid recorded an assist to help get one of the three goals scored for the team. He's scored once with three assist in the last seven appearances, putting him at three goals with eight assists in 30 Bundesliga appearances.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Stage - Scores brace Stage scored two goals to go with three shots (three on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Hamburger SV.

Impact Stage netted two goals in his return from injury on Saturday. This was his ninth goal of the season, adding on to his two assists. He's also started all 25 matches for Werder, collecting 39 clearances, 36 tackles and 17 interceptions.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Mio Backhaus - Sees one go Backhaus had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Hamburger SV.

Impact Backhaus made just two saves while allowing one goal to Werder on Saturday. He's allowed nine goals in the last six appearances, making 15 saves in that span. The keeper will head to Stuttgart for the next game on Sunday, who have scored 11 goals in the last five games.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Grull - Earns ban Grull is suspended for one game due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Grull is not an option for the upcoming match, as the forward is instead suspended after a fifth yellow card this season. He has started in 23 of his 30 appearances, but didn't start in their last outing, so this is unlikely to force a change. Jovan Milosevic should continue in a starting role with Grull out, although he will contend for starting time once an option again.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Bittencourt - Suspended one match Bittencourt is suspended for one game due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Bittencourt is hitting the sidelines this week as he deals with a ban, picking up a fifth yellow card this season. The good news is this is mainly a loss of depth for the club, only starting in five of his 16 appearances, unlikely to change much in the starting XI for the match he is out.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Friedl - Back from ban Friedl is no longer banned and is an option to play again in the coming games.

Impact Friedl is back from his time away from play, serving a match ban due to a red card. With 27 starts in 27 appearances, he should almost immediately find his spot back in the starting XI, recording five clean sheets while netting a rare goal.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Felix Agu - Ruled out for north derby Agu (muscular) is ruled out of Saturday's North Derby against Hamburger due to an injury, according to the club.

Impact Agu suffered muscular problems in recent days and won't be able to feature in the North Derby. His absence is an untimely blow for Bremen heading into one of the most anticipated fixtures on their calendar, with no timeline provided for his return. Olivier Deman is expected to take on a larger role in his place until Agu is back up to full fitness, with the club hoping to have him available again as soon as possible with the season heading into its final stretch.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Boniface - Out to face Hamburger Boniface (knee) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Hamburger.

Impact Boniface has been unable to earn a place in the matchday squad despite coach Daniel Thioune refusing to close the door completely ahead of Friday's final training session. The Nigerian had been limited in training since last week, and the staff ultimately decided against rushing him back after a four-month absence from a knee injury. His return to the squad is expected in the coming weeks, with the club set to continue managing his comeback carefully as they fight to avoid relegation.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Wober - Back on bench Wober (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Hamburger.

Impact Wober passed his late fitness assessment after coach Daniel Thioune confirmed he would make a final call following Friday's training session, recovering in time to earn a spot in the squad despite a lengthy layoff that had come with a few minor setbacks along the way. The staff opted to take a cautious approach given how long he has been out, easing the defender back into the defensive rotation with a bench role rather than throwing him straight into the starting lineup. His return to full fitness will be monitored closely in the coming fixtures.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Stage - In starting squad Stage (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Hamburger.

Impact Stage passed his late fitness test after returning to team training Friday, with coach Daniel Thioune handing him a starting role as the staff opted to accelerate his comeback given the team's precarious position near the relegation zone. The midfielder is an undisputed starter when fit and slots straight back into the lineup after dealing with the undisclosed issue that had kept him training individually for the past few weeks. Thioune's willingness to take more risks ahead of such a crucial fixture proved decisive in the final call.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 18 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

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APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Victor Boniface - Late call for Hamburger clash Boniface (knee) is a late call for Saturday's clash against Hamburger, according to coach Daniel Thioune. "We do not rule out any player, not even Victor. If he has an opportunity...

Impact Boniface had been limited in training since last week and a return this weekend had seemed unlikely, but coach Thioune's refusal to close the door completely suggests the striker has made some progress in recent days. The Nigerian has been sidelined for four months and even when fit has mainly operated as a bench option for Bremen, so any return would be carefully managed rather than throwing him straight into a starting role. The club will provide a clearer picture after Friday's session.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Maximilian Wober - Late fitness call Saturday Wober (calf) is nearing a return but is a late call for Saturday's clash against Hamburger, according to coach Daniel Thioune. "We are trying to gradually get them used to competit...

Impact Wober (calf) is a late fitness call for Saturday's clash against Hamburger as he nears a return from injury, with a final decision on his availability expected closer to kickoff. The defender has been limited by recurring injury issues this season, and the staff are expected to take a cautious approach, though he could rejoin the defensive rotation if cleared.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Stage - Late call Saturday Stage (undisclosed) is a late call for Saturday's clash against Hamburger, according to coach Daniel Thioune. "Jens has been training individually for the past few weeks. He will r...

Impact Stage is a late call for Saturday's clash against Hamburger after dealing with a recent issue, with a final decision on his availability expected closer to kickoff. The midfielder is an undisputed starter when fit and is expected to reclaim his place soon, with the staff potentially accelerating his return given the team's proximity to the relegation zone.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Amos Pieper - Heart of defensive effort Pieper had one tackle (zero won), four clearances and one interception in Sunday's 3-1 defeat to 1. FC Koln. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 90th minute.

Impact Pieper led a 10-man Werder Bremen side Sunday with four clearances as they fell to FC Koln in a 3-1 home defeat. The central defender's appearance marks his second total and first 90-minute appearance since returning from a nine-match injury absence. IN two appearances (two starts) since returning, Pieper has made nine clearances and three blocks.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Olivier Deman - Nine crosses in defeat Deman generated nine crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 3-1 defeat to 1. FC Koln.

Impact Deman led the Werder Bremen attack Sunday with nine cross attempts (one accurate) as they fell 3-1 in a home defeat versus FC Koln. The full-back played a box-to-box role across his 90-minute shift, contributing one tackle (one won), one clearance and a team-high four blocks to the defensive effort. Deman has played the full 90 minutes across six successive Bundesliga fixtures.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Romano Schmid - Converts penalty Schmid scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-1 loss against 1. FC Koln.

Impact Schmid notched his first goal since September when he converted a penalty Sunday in Werder Bremen's 3-1 home defeat to FC Koln. In addition to his goal, the midfielder contributed one interception and two clearances to the defensive effort across his 90 minutes of play. Schmid has been named to the starting XI in each of Werder Bremen's 29 Bundesliga fixtures.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Mio Backhaus - Concedes three in loss Backhaus recorded eight saves and allowed three goals, but also 2 an own goal in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Backhaus conceded three goals from 11 FC Koln shots on goal Sunday, including one own goal, as 10-man Werder Bremen were outlasted in a 3-1 defeat. Across his last five starting appearances, the Werder Bremen academy product has produced 13 saves and seven clearances while conceding eight goals and recording one clean sheet. Backhaus will look for a redeeming performance Saturday when Werder Bremen hosts Hamburger SV.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Boniface - Eyeing another week out Boniface (knee) has only trained individually and is set to miss Saturday's match against Hamburger, according to manager Daniel Thioune, per Fynn Walenziak of Bild. "He worked in...

Impact Boniface has missed the past four months of action and appears to be set for another game out, not set to be risked after only training individually Monday. This continues a rough patch for the once highly touted forward, as even when he was fit, he only earned two starts in 11 appearances, yet to score this season. Once he does return, he will need to build up minutes, likely set for a bench role either way.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

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