MARCO FRIEDL NEWS

Back from ban Friedl is no longer suspended and is eligible to play again.

Impact Friedl is back with the team, as he is now an option to face Freiburg on Saturday after serving his two-match ban. He did start in their opening three matches of the season and should return to the starting XI next contest.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Mainz Friedl picked up a red card and was sent off in the 60th minute of Sunday's 2-1 win against Mainz. He registered one cross (zero accurate) and five clearances before his removal.

Impact Friedl had a solid defensive performance with five clearances, one interception, and one block before being sent off at the 60-minute mark for a last-man tackle. He has started all three games this season, but will miss the next match against Bayern Munich due to suspension.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively Friedl had four tackles (four won), four clearances and one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Borussia Dortmund. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 60th minut...

Impact Friedl had plenty to do behind the ball during Saturday's draw, as he did his best to contain Dortmund's counter attacks. The clean sheet is a nice reward for Friedl and co. who just missed out on a winner after Dortmund had Nico Schlotterbeck sent off. Frield should continue in the starting XI as the center-piece of this Bremen backline.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return after break Friedl (ankle) looks set to make his return after the international break against Wolfsburg on March 30, as the player told reporters Monday, "I hope that - if everything continues...

Impact Friedl made the return to small portions of group training last week following the tear to his ankle, now looking to return in three weeks following the international break. This is huge news for the club, as he is a regular starter when healthy, having yet to miss a game when an option. If he does reach full fitness by the Wolfsburg match, expect the defender to possibly return to his starting role immediately, as he is the club's preferred option at center-back, and fellow defenders Niklas Stark (ankle) and Amos Pieper (ankle) are both still out due to injuries. However, Friedl will still have to sit out one more match before his possible return, missing Saturday's match against Union Berlin.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off in training Friedl suffered an injury and was required to leave training early Tuesday, the club announced.

Impact Friedl looks set to possibly miss some time after suffering an undisclosed injury. The club did not release any further information on the complication, so it is unknown how serious it is or when he is expected to return. Bremen will hope for only a minor issue, as the midfielder has started in all but four contests this season, being one of their strongest defenders. More should be released on his status in the coming days, but at the moment, expect the player to miss Saturday's match against Darmstadt after being helped off the field in training.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in loss Friedl had one cross (zero accurate) and seven clearances in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Friedl got back on the pitch after an injury put him in doubt over the break. The center-back seemed to be moving with no issues and did plenty to keep the game close. Still it didn't prove to be enough and in the end Friedl was left with the loss despite a solid all around showing. Most importantly though he moved well and showed no lingering injury concerns.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Dortmund Friedl is in the starting XI for Friday's match against Dortmund.

Impact Friedl is in the starting Xi for the second consecutive match after being questionable heading into the game. The defender was battling an abdominal injury but looks to have fully recovered after getting the start. He should now return to his normal starting spot for games in the future after being deemed fit on Friday.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Friedl (abdomen) returned to training Monday, ahead of Friday's trip to Dortmund.

Impact Friedl got back on the pitch for team training Monday, as expected. The abdomen injury he suffered wasn't serious and only kept Friedl out of three training sessions. The Bremen captain will be right back on the pitch for Friday's clash against Dortmund.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with abdominal injury Friedl has been limited in training due to an abdominal injury but is expected to resume full training ahead of the club's Oct. 20 clash with Dortmund.

Impact Friedl had previously missed two matches due to a rib injury which could be related to his current problem. When fit, the central defender has been a mainstay in the starting XI, recording 17 clearances, 14 tackles (seven won) and seven interceptions. With his return to full training, Friedl should be in contention to keep his place on the pitch versus Dortmund.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Hoffenheim Friedl is fit and in the starting XI to face Hoffenheim on Saturday.

Impact Friedl returns from a rib injury which has kept him out of Bremen's past two matches. The defender had four straight starts prior to the injury and takes up a role in Bremen's back three on Saturday.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with team Friedl (ribs) was involved in parts of training Wednesday ahead of Saturday's match against Hoffenheim.

Impact Friedl is working his way back to the pitch after missing the last two matches with a ribs injury. He is still questionable for Saturday, depending on how well he recovers during training.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fails fitness test Friedl is not in the match day squad to face Darmstadt on Sunday.

Impact Friedl failed a late fitness test ahead of the match as he continues to recover from a rib injury which also kept him out of last week's contest. Christian Gross will cover in Bremen's back three alongside Milos Veljkovic and Amos Pieper for Sunday's match.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late fitness test for Sunday Friedl (ribs) will be evaluated Saturday as he continues to be a game time decision for Sunday's clash with Darmstadt. "We'll have to take a look at Marco Friedl tomorrow" said man...

Impact Friedl is set to be a late call Sunday after missing last match with rib discomfort. He had started the first four matches at center back. With Niklas Stark (hip) ruled out, the defender is expected to get the start, as long as he passes fitness ahead of the clash with Darmstadt.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trains individually Friedl (ribs) was training individually Wednesday ahead of Sunday's match against Darmstadt.

Impact Friedl is working his way back from a rib injury that forced him to sit out last match. He participated in individual training and is still listed as questionable for Saturday. Milos Velijkovic could get another start at center back if Friedl does not recover in time.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up muscle injury Friedl (ribs) was training individually ahead of Sunday's match against Darmstadt.

Impact Friedl picked up a muscle injury in his ribs over the weekend and is currently only training individually ahead of Sunday's game. The defender has started all but one match this season and his loss to the squad could hurt them if he misses a couple games. Ih Friedl is unable to play on Sunday, then expect Milos Veljkovic to start in his spot.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Bayern Friedl (abdomen) is in the starting lineup for Friday's clash against Bayern Munich.

Impact Friedl dealt with an abdomen injury in the latter stages of preseason, but as expected, he gets the nod here in the defensive line. Friedl was a regular last season as well, racking up 30 starts at center-back in 2022-23.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Friday Friedl (abdomen) is expected to be on the team sheet for Friday's DFB Pokal clash with Viktoria Koln.

Impact Friedl took part of full team training Wednesday and will be on the squad list for Friday. He will look to keep his starting role at center back this season, making 30 starts in 30 appearances in league play during the 2022/23 campaign.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training fully Friedl (abdomen) took part in full team training during Wednesday's session, Bild reports.

Impact Friedl made his full return to training Wednesday after working to recover from a pre-season abdomen injury. The defender will return to action Friday when Werder open the 2023-24 season in the DFB Pokal against Vitoria Koln.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back on pitch Friedl (abdomen) is set to participate in parts of training ahead of Friday's DFB Pokal match against Viktoria Koln.

Impact Friedl had picked up an abdomen injury during a friendly match against Toulouse and is working on his recovery by taking part in parts of training. Amos Pieper, Niklas Stark and Milos Veljkovic are the expected pair to line up at center back if Friedl is not fit to play Friday.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out indefinitely Friedl sustained an abdominal injury during a friendly against Toulouse on July 24 and is set to be out indefinitely.

Impact Friedl could miss the start of the Bundesliga season after suffering an abdominal injury during preseason. He has yet to return to team training with the start of the new campaign set to take place on Aug 18 against Bayern Munich.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held scoreless Friedl failed to score during 30 appearances (30 starts) in the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Friedl started all but four matches in the Bundesliga, finding consistent playing time in central defense. The defender was the lone constant in an ever-shifting back line that struggled with injury. Particularly impressive were his 122 clearances and 62 tackles during the Bundesliga, though he was held off the scoresheet for a second consecutive season.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs double-digit clearances in loss Friedl made four tackles (three won), 10 clearances, two interceptions and one block during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Union Berlin.

Impact Friedl finished his campaign with another stellar performance, racking up double-digit clearances for the first time this season, but this wasn't enough for his side to have a better result. This was the best season of Friedl's career from a statistical standpoint, with 62 tackles, 122 clearances, 58 interceptions (second-best in Bundesliga) and 17 blocks over 30 domestic starts.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting on Sunday Friedl is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Hoffenheim.

Impact Friedl returns from an illness which has kept him out of Bremen's previous two matches. The fullback has helped his club keep three clean sheets in 22 appearances.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Friedl 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

Ruled out Friedl (illness) is out for Sunday's clash with Leverkusen, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Friedl headlines a list of five absentees due to illness, a majority of which play in the defense. This is going to be a major challenge for the club as a whole with Friedl, Christian Gross (illness), and Romano Schmid (illness) all sidelined. The concern for Bremen may end up being goal difference rather than any points with this many starters out.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE