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Picks up calf issue Salifou went down in Wednesday's training session due to a calf issue, according to his club.

Impact Salifou has picked up an issue and has been added to the injury list, as he went down during training due to a calf issue. This could be a brutal blow for the club, with the midfielder status for the start of the campaign now up in the air, possibly missing opening day due to his problems. However, he has yet to play for the club's first team, so it shouldn't be a major absence even if he does miss the start of the season.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Juve Salifou was loaned to Juventus Next Gen for 2023-24, Werder announced.

Impact Salifou will get the chance to develop with the Juventus youth team in 2023-24. The midfielder wasn't likely to find any playing time in Bremen and the Juventus youth team should offer him a good chance to continue working on his development.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in squad Friday Salifou (illness) is not in the squad for Friday's match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Salifou was not in training this past week, so it's not surprising to see him out of the squad for the season opener, especially after he made just one appearance for Bremen's senior side in 2022-23. His next chance to play will come next Saturday at Freiburg, but he's expected to hold a minor role in the club with limited minutes available.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss Friday's opener Salifou (ill) was not in training this week and could sit out for Friday's match against Bayern Munich as he continues to deal with an illness, according to manager Dikeni Salifou....

Impact Salifou did not get much playing time with the first team last season, appearing in just one league match. He played in 13 matches with Werder Bremen II, scoring three goals in that span. The midfield could continue to be part time player with the senior team again as he continues his development with the organization.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active against Oldenburg Salifou got the start during Saturday's 3-1 friendly win over VfB Oldenburg.

Impact Salifou returned to the starting XI for the friendly and played 45 minutes during the match. The midfielder missed the final two months of the Bundesliga and failed to take a major role even when fully fit. He would need to play exceptionally well in pre-season to earn a significant role in 2023-24.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Salifou (foot) is nearing a return to team training, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Salifou is continuing his recovery after a long-term foot injury sidelined him for two months. The midfielder wasn't in line for a major role in 2022-23, failing to make more than a single appearance. Even when fit, Salifou could start the 2023-24 season with the youth team.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trains individually Salifou (foot) took part in individual training Monday, Werder Bremen announced.

Impact Salifou was active in individual training during Monday's session as he continues to make his way back from a long-term foot injury. The midfielder was held to just a single appearance in 2022-23, but could be in line for a more significant role if he's fit for the pre-season.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to return before season ends Salifou (foot) will not make a return for Saturday's match against Union Berlin, confirmed manager Ole Werner.

Impact Salifou had only made one appearance this season, missing the season with a foot injury. He hopes to return for preseason after signing a long-term deal with the club last summer.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers foot injury Salifou suffered a foot injury while playing with the Bremen U-21's and is out indefinitely, Bremen announced Tuesday.

Impact Salifou was playing with the youth side to get more playing time, and came away with a foot injury. The midfielder was spotted on crutches during Tuesday's training session and is expected to be sidelined for at least a week. In general it will be tough for Salifou to see any senior team playing time before the end of the 2022/23 season.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE