CHRISTIAN GROSS NEWS

Not an option against Union Berlin Gross (undisclosed) will not be available for Saturday's match versus Union Berlin, per manager Ole Werner.

Impact Gross was an unused sub last match, making four starts in seven appearances. He's recorded an assist with 10 tackles (six won) and seven clearances thus far as he continues to keep an important bench role for the team.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Gross had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing four times inaccurately during Saturday's 3-2 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Gross entered the match in the 72nd minute and set up Jens Stage in the 91st while leading Bremen with four crosses. It was the first assist of the season for Gross who has appeared in every match thus far, starting four times.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defensively busy Gross had four tackles (three won) in Friday's 4-0 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Gross had plenty to do behind the ball in midfield as Munich sent forward wave-after-wave of attackers. Gross did his best to break up the play but in the end the quality of oppoent proved to be too much for Gross to handle. The midfielder will offer more going forward against more evenly-matched opposition.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in central defense Gross (knee) started in central defense during Saturday's 3-1 win over Oldenburg.

Impact Gross returned to the starting XI during Saturday's 3-1 win and started in a new role, playing in central defense. The midfielder spent the majority of 2022-23 playing in central defensive midfield, and isn't likely to stick in central defense moving forward. Gross could face incereased competition for a starting role with the addition of new-signing Naby Keita.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training ground Gross (knee) is back on the training ground Wednesday, Werder announced.

Impact Gross is back in training ahead of schedule despite ending the season on the sideline with a knee injury. The midfielder played a major role when fit and could compete for a spot in the starting XI if he can return to full fitness before pre-season training.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit out against Union Berlin Gross (knee) will miss the last match of the season against Union Berlin on Saturday, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Gross will end the season on the injured list with a knee issue. He's spent a few matches sidelined with other injuries this campaign, recording 23 starts in 26 appearances, recording a goal, an assist, 37 clearances and 56 tackles (25 won). The midfielder is expected to return to preseason training healthy for his last season left in his contract with Bremer.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns against Koln Gross made his return from a knee injury, coming on as a half-time substitute in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Koln.

Impact Gross suffered a knee injury before the match against Leipzig, but recovered in time to play the second half against Koln. The midfielder will likely retake his place in the starting XI for Saturday's game against Union, possibly at the expense of Ilia Gruev.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training Thursday Gross (knee) took part in team training Thursday, Bild reports.

Impact Gross made a return to training Thursday, giving him a chance to return before Saturday's clash with Koln. The midfielder has no guarantee to be fully fit, but the return to training keeps the door open. With two Bundesliga matches remaining Gross will face an uphill battle to get fully fit before the end of the Bundesliga.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with knee injury Gross is not in the match day squad to face Leipzig on Sunday due to a knee injury.

Impact Gross misses out on Sunday's match after succumbing to the injury in the buildup. The midfielder is replaced in the starting XI by Ilia Gruev.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Gross assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 victory over Hertha Berlin.

Impact Gross logged the assist to Marvin Ducksch and Werder Bremen's second goal Saturday. The assist is his first since SVW's 2020-21 season. Having never logged multiple assists across a Bundesliga campaign before, Gross has an opportunity to finally achieve that feat within Werder Bremen's next five games, from April 29 to May 27.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recovers from illness Gross is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Hoffenheim.

Impact Gross returns from an illness which has kept him out of Bremen's past two matches. The midfielder has scored once in 10 appearances.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in partial training Gross (illness) returned to training in some capacity with Werder Bremen on Tuesday.

Impact Gross missed his side's last two Bundesliga games due to an illness heading into the international break, but he now has an extended period of time to recover and should be fully fit by the time the club season resumes on April 2 against Hoffenheim.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined via illness Gross (illness) is out for Sunday's clash with Leverkusen, manager Ole Werner announced.

Impact Gross is part of the group of Bremen players sidelined via illness, and will now be out of the starting XI once more. The midfielder has been a major part of the first team in defensive midfield and will be hard to replace, though Ilia Gruev is one possible option.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Bochum Gross is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Bochum.

Impact Gross returns from an injury that kept him out of last week's match against Frankfurt in time to start on Saturday. The midfielder has scored one goal in 17 appearances as a defensive minded player in the center of the pitch.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Eintracht Frankfurt Gross will sit out Saturday's clash against Eintracht Frankfurt for an undisclosed reason, according to caretaker Ole Werner. "Christian Gross won't play."

Impact Gross logged in three clearances, two tackles (one won) and one interception in 70 minutes of play last Saturday against Dortmund. With the midfielder out, Maximilian Philipp is the likely favorite to get the start in the midfield against Frankfurt.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Bremen Gross has signed an 18-month contract extension with Werder Bremen, the club announced Monday.

Impact Gross has scored one goal and created four chances from midfield across 16 Bundesliga appearances (14 starts) this season for Werder, and the 33-year-old has now signed on to remain with the club through the 2023/24 campaign.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first goal Gross scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Gross scored his first Bundesliga goal in his third season in the division. The midfielder has been an excellent option in defensive midfield throughout the campaign, but has offered next to nothing going forward. That's unlikely to change after the Winter break, but Gross should continue to offer a safe defensive floor moving forward.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Gross (illness) trained with the first team during Tuesday's session, Werder announced.

Impact Gross missed a 2-0 loss to Freiburg with an illness, but is set for a return during Friday's clash with Hertha. Gross will likely find himself back in the starting XI if fully fit and available. Before this illness Gross had played nine matches, creating four chances and making 13 tackles in holding midfield.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training Monday Gross (illness) returned to individual training Monday, Werder announced.

Impact Gross is back in individual training and should be an option for Friday's clash with Hertha. Gross missed out on a Saturday clash with Freiburg due to a minor illness, but his immediate return to training makes a return Friday extremely likely.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday against Freiburg Gross has missed the team sheet for Saturday's match against Freiburg due to an illness.

Impact Gross started eight straight games before missing Saturday's match. As a defensive-midfielder, the value at his position isn't too high.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Gross is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match with Dortmund.

Impact Gross returns after missing training on Monday due to an illness. The midfielder starts in the center of Bremen's midfield five setup against Dortmund on Saturday.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Gross (illness) returned to training during Monday's session.

Impact Gross has played in one game this season, making four interceptions in the opener against Wolfsburg. Ilia Gruev played while Gross missed Saturday's draw with Stuttgart but a good week in training should see Gross available Saturday against Borussia Dortmund.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses final training session Gross missed Friday's training session due to an infection ahead of Saturday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Gross is highly likely to miss Saturday's game due to missing the final training session. As he had played the full 90 during the opener against Wolfsburg, look to Romano Schmid as a potential replacement.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in training Gross missed training with Werder Bremen on Thursday due to illness.

Impact Gross played the full 90 minutes in last weekend's draw with Wolfsburg, but he wasn't able to train on Thursday and will now be questionable for Saturday's clash against Stuttgart. Romano Schmid (illness) could replace him in central midfield for the game if necessary.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ineligible Saturday Gross was given two yellow cards in Saturday's matchup with FC Augsburg and will be suspended for the season finale against Monchengladbach on Saturday.

Impact Gross needed just four minutes after halftime to pick up his second yellow and be sent packing versus Augsburg. With his season over, the defender will end the year having registered one assist, seven shots (one on target) and 44 tackles in 23 contests (17 starts).

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE