Werder Bremen Team News Page 5 - Soccer

Jens Stage - Likely for derby Stage (strain) is eyeing a return against Hamburger on Saturday, according to manager Daniel Thioune, per Fynn Walenziak of Bild. "The risk was very great to take him against Colog...

Impact Stage is back training with the substitutes Monday and is on an upward trend, nearly missing out on the Cologne match as he now eyes a return in their upcoming derby. This is major news after three games out, as he had yet to miss a start since the first two games of the season leading up to this current injury. If he is to return in time for Saturday, a starting role should be waiting.

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Marco Friedl - Sent off Sunday Friedl was shown a red card in the 39th minute of Sunday's match against Koln.

Impact Friedl is heading to the sidelines following an ill-tackle Sunday, with the defender seeing a red card and is set for a one-match suspension. This will be a rough loss for the club, as he has started in all 27 appearances this season. He won't be an option again until facing Stuttgart on April 26, with Niklas Stark as a likely replacement.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Fit for bench Stark (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Koln.

Impact Stark was likely to make his way back to the clean sheet Sunday and has recovered from his injury, as the defender recovers from his undisclosed injury. He will look to return to the starting XI in the coming matches, that is, if he can remain fit, starting in eight of his 12 appearances this campaign but missing out multiple times due to injury.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Amos Pieper - Starts in defense Pieper (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Koln.

Impact Pieper was hopeful for Sunday and will miss no more time, as the defender returns from an injury to make the starting XI. The defender has started in all 14 appearances this season while notching two clean sheets, likely to remain a starter to end the season.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Njinmah - Starting Sunday Njinmah (thigh) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Koln.

Impact Njinmah is back fit as expected Sunday, with the forward fit enough to find the starting XI immediately. This is huge news for the club, as they gain back a forward who started in two straight games. He will look to continue in that role, notching five goals in 28 appearances (19 starts) this season.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Amos Pieper - Hopeful for Sunday Pieper (undisclosed) is questionable for Sunday's match against Koln, according to Marius Winklemann of Deich Stube.

Impact Pieper is still recovering from injury but is now eyeing a return Sunday, with the defender optimistic he could play. This would be huge news after he appeared to return too early in the last match, potentially not missing more time. He is a starter when fit, so the club will hope he is ready for that spot, with Niklas Stark (undisclosed) as a potential replacement if he is fit.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Could return Sunday Stark (undisclosed) has good chances of being available for Sunday's clash against Koln after interrupting training earlier in the week, according to coach Daniel Thioune. "They ha...

Impact Stark had been a concern after being forced to cut short his training sessions midweek, but the coach's upbeat tone is an encouraging sign heading into the weekend. Bremen will have a clearer picture on his availability after the upcoming medical assessment, with the club hopeful of having him back in the fold for a crucial fixture in their survival push.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Njinmah - Could be available Njinmah (thigh) could be available for Sunday's clash against Koln after interrupting training earlier in the week due to injury, according to coach Daniel Thioune. "They have good...

Impact Njinmah had been forced to cut short training sessions midweek due to a thigh injury, raising some concern over his availability for the weekend. The positive assessment from coach Thioune suggests the issue is not serious, and the upcoming medical session should provide a clearer picture on whether he will be in the squad against Koln as Bremen look to pick up vital points in their relegation battle. If he can't make the squad, Jovan Milosevic is expected to get a larger role.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Stage - Doubt for Koln clash Stage (muscular) remains uncertain for Sunday's clash against Koln, with coach Daniel Thioune confirming he would start if passed fit. "If he is fit to play, there is a strong chan...

Impact Stage has been managing muscular pain that kept him out of the Leipzig fixture despite his suspension having been served, and the club is clearly not willing to rush him back before he is genuinely ready. The midfielder has been one of Bremen's most important players this season with seven goals and two assists across 24 appearances, and coach Thioune's comments suggest he will only feature on Sunday if the medical staff give him a clean bill of health rather than being pushed through on the back of a partial recovery.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Wober - Back in partial training Wober (calf) will resume partial team training for the first time Thursday, according to the club.

Impact Wober has been stuck in recovery mode for several months after a calf issue proved more serious than initially anticipated, making his return to the training pitch a notable step forward. He is working through only partial sessions at this stage, so a return to the matchday squad for Sunday's clash against Koln may come too soon, but the direction of travel is clearly positive for a player who has been plagued by injuries throughout the campaign. Bremen will monitor his progress carefully over the coming days before making any decisions on his availability.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Should resume partial training Stark (undisclosed) will resume partial team training for the first time Thursday, according to the club.

Impact Stark has been sidelined for the last game agianst Leipzig due to injury but his return to partial training Thursday is a welcome development for coach Daniel Thioune, even if he remains a doubt for Sunday's clash against Koln. Getting Stark back to full fitness before Sunday's clash against Koln would be a significant boost as Bremen push to secure their Bundesliga status in the final stretch of the season.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Amos Pieper - Will train partially Thursday Pieper (undisclosed) will resume partial team training for the first time Thursday since being forced off against Leipzig, according to the club.

Impact Pieper had only just returned from a two-month knee injury before going off in the 49th minute of the Leipzig clash after landing awkwardly from an aerial duel, making his return to the training pitch a cautiously encouraging sign. He won't yet back in full sessions, but the fact that he is on the pitch at all suggests the issue is not as serious as initially feared. Bremen will manage his workload carefully over the coming days with Sunday's clash against Koln on the horizon, though a return to the starting lineup by then may come too soon given the limited training time available.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Njinmah - Suffers injury in training Njinmah suffered a left thigh injury and was forced to stop training Wednesday, leaving him doubtful for Sunday's clash against Koln, the club announced.

Impact Njinmah was forced to leave training early Wednesday due to a possible left thigh injury and is now a doubt for Sunday's clash against Koln. The forward will undergo further tests in the coming days to determine the severity of the issue. The German had started the last two matches, so his potential absence could be a blow, with Jovan Milosevic expected to see increased minutes if he is ruled out.

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Jovan Milosevic - Assists off bench Milosevic assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Milosevic returned injury on Saturday, recording an assist in just 14 minutes of play. He had missed the previous three matches, only making a total of nine Bundesliga appearances in 2025/26, starting twice while still managing to score three goals with an assist.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Salim Musah - Scores first league goal Musah scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Musah made his third career Bundesliga appearances, recording his first of his career on Saturday. This came after just 24 minutes of play, having been a limited option for the senior team, but that can change if he can keep this form up.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Mio Backhaus - Comes up empty in loss Backhaus registered no saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Backhaus failed to make a save Saturday, allowing two goal during the loss to Leipzig. He had allowed seven goals in the last six matches, making just seven saves while keeping two clean sheets in that span, bringing his average saves a contest slighlt down to 2.8.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Amos Pieper - Forced off injured Pieper was forced off in the second half of Saturday's clash against Leipzig due to an apparent injury, according to Kicker.

Impact Pieper was forced off in the 49th minute of Saturday's clash against Leipzig due to an apparent injury after landing on his back following an aerial duel and will undergo further tests in the coming days to determine the severity of the issue. The center-back had just returned after missing the previous two months with a knee injury, and this potential setback is a significant blow, especially with multiple injuries already affecting the back line.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Stage - Muscular issue delays return Stage (muscular) was not included in the matchday squad for Saturday's clash against Leipzig due to an issue, according to the club.

Impact Stage had served his one-match ban and was expected to walk straight back into the starting lineup given his status as one of Bremen's most important players this season, logging 24 starts in 24 appearances with seven goals and two assists. The muscular issue is an unwelcome setback that keeps him out for at least one more game, with next Sunday's fixture against Koln now the target for his return. Bremen will be feeling his absence in midfield against Leipzig, where his energy and goal threat would have been invaluable.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Sidelined again Stark (undisclosed) is sidelined again for the time being due to injury, according to the club.

Impact Stark's continued absence alongside Abdoul-Karim Coulibaly (muscular) has left Bremen's central defense badly depleted, forcing Amos Pieper (knee) into the starting lineup despite his own recent return. The situation is far from ideal for coach Daniel Thioune heading into a tough fixture against Leipzig, but getting both Stark and Coulibaly back for the upcoming fixtures would go a long way toward stabilizing the back line for the final push of the season.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Amos Pieper - Returns to starting XI Pieper (knee) is available for Saturday's clash against Leipzig and returns directly to the starting lineup, the club posted.

Impact Pieper has been sidelined for nine games with a knee injury, making his return to the starting XI a significant moment for Bremen heading into a crucial fixture. The defender had been one of the team's standout performers before going down, and new head coach Daniel Thioune now gets his first look at one of the club's key pieces in a live match situation. Getting Pieper back and straight into the starting eleven is a major boost for Bremen as they push through the final stretch of the Bundesliga season.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Senne Lynen - On track to start against Leipzig Lynen (hip) is fully back and is a candidate to start Saturday's clash against Leipzig, according to coach Daniel Thioune. "I plan to fully integrate Senne into the team for the ma...

Impact Lynen had missed the last two games with the hip issue but used the international break to work through the problem and has since progressed to full group sessions without any setbacks. His return could not come at a better time for Bremen, as he had been an ever-present figure this season before the injury, missing only one game for personal reasons. Getting him back in the starting lineup against Leipzig would restore a key piece of the puzzle for coach Thioune's side heading into the final stretch of the campaign.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jovan Milosevic - Could come off bench Saturday Milosevic (back) has a chance to feature in Saturday's squad against Leipzig but will be limited to a maximum of 10 to 15 minutes if he plays, according to coach Daniel Thioune. "J...

Impact Milosevic had missed Bremen's last three matches with the back injury, but the fact that manager Thioune is already talking about getting him minutes off the bench is an encouraging sign. The forward had been in solid form before going down, scoring two goals in his last two appearances, and even a brief cameo against Leipzig would be a welcome boost for a Bremen side that has been short on attacking options. A full return to his rotational role should follow in the weeks ahead if he comes through Saturday without any setbacks.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea hold serious talks to sign 18-year-old wonderkid from Bundesliga club: Reports Chelsea have held concrete talks with Bundesliga outfit Werder Bremen over a move for teenage defender Karim Coulibaly this summer, as per reports.

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