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Not available for team Schmidt was not at practice Thursday as he has been entering contract discussions with another team.

Impact Schmidt's time with Werder could soon be coming to an end as he is currently in talks with another team on a possible move. He's only made 11 starts in 24 appearances last season, recording three goals in that span.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns at first chance Schmidt (undisclosed) got the start during Saturday's clash with Oldenburg.

Impact Schmidt got the start in defensive midfield for the first pre-season friendly. The midfielder was injured during the final match of the 2022-23 Bundesliga but returned in the first match of pre-season. Schmidt's role is likely to be largely rotational in the 2023-24 Bundesliga.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injured during season finale Schmidt was forced to come off with an apparent injury during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Union Berlin.

Impact It was an unfortunate way to Schmidt to end his season as it was his first start since April 2. He was handed a limited role this season, recording just 11 starts in 24 appearances while generating three goals on 21 shots (nine on target). Though two years left on his contract, the midfield could explore his option elsewhere amid lack of playing time with the team, failing to solidly a starting role over Jens Stage, Leonardo Bittencourt and Christian Gross.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench against Bayern Schmidt scored a goal off his lone shot after coming off the bench during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Bayern Munich.

Impact Schmidt was brought just in the 82nd minute with his side losing by two goals and still found time to make an impact, cutting the deficit to just one with a spectacular long-range shot that went into the top corner. This was jus the third goal of the campaign for the midfielder, who lost his starting spot last month and will have three more games to leave a better impression before the season comes to an end.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Schmidt scored one goal on three shots (two on target), created one chance and had three crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 win over Bochum.

Impact Schmidt scored the second goal of the match Saturday, as he slotted his 43rd minute shot past Manuel Riemann off an assist from Anthony Jung. He took three shots in total (two on target) and also created one chance and whipped in three crosses (one accurate). It's just his second goal of the season, and his first since his first appearance on Aug. 20 at Dortmund.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in first half Schmidt scored once during seven appearances (one start) in the first half of the Bundesliga.

Impact Schmidt has played just 200 minutes in the opening 15 matches, creating two chances in that time, and scoring once. The defender remains a limited option while in this more rotational role, but when starting he can have some upside in deep-lying midfield. Schmidt will only likely be starting when there are injuries above him in the depth chart.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with team Schmidt (illness) returned to full team training during Tuesday's session, Werder announced.

Impact Schmidt has been recovering his fitness after dealing with a flu, but made a full return to training Tuesday. The midfielder is little more than a depth option, but his availability could be crucial as Werder head into a busy November schedule.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Monday Schmidt (illness) trained individually and is expected to return for Friday's clash with Hertha, bild.de reports.

Impact Schmidt made a return to individual training and is expected to be available Friday. This is good news for depth but little more as Schmidt has made just a single start since Werder returned to the Bundesliga.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to illness Schmidt isn't available for Saturday's match against Freiburg due to an illness.

Impact Schmidt has started just once this season so his absence isn't as impactful as some of the others missing out Saturday. He'll still get some chances off the bench before the World Cup break.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes for first goal Schmidt scored a goal while taking two shots during Saturday's 3-2 win over Dortmund.

Impact Schmidt entered the match in the 70th minute and scored Bremen's second goal in the 93rd. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder as it leveled the scoreline in Saturday's late comeback.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE