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Scores once in defeat Burke scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-2 defeat against RB Leipzig.

Impact Burke netted his first goal five outings and his second in 10 appearances on the campaign. His 23 minutes of action in the match marked his second-highest amount of playing time in a game this season, but also he tied his season-low with just one pass completed in the match.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Back against Stuttgart Burke (calf) is in the squad to face Stuttgart on Saturday.

Impact Burke returns after missing last week's match against Frankfurt through injury. The attacker has totaled just 34 minutes in five substitute appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injured in training Burke suffered an injury in training ahead of Saturday's clash with Frankfurt, DeichStube reports.

Impact Burke suffered the injury to his calf after a sprint in training and had to be helped off the training ground. The forward is now in doubt for Saturday's trip to Frankfurt, though even when fit he hasn't been a major contributor in the first team and likely wouldn't have been a starting option Saturday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores decisive header Burke scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Holstein Kiel.

Impact Burke headed home a cross in the 89th minute Saturday to lift Werder Bremen to a n arrow 2-1 victory over Holstein Kiel. The forward had entered the fray for just the final 12 minutes of play, marking his longest appearances of the season. The goal scored was a result of his lone shot attempted and lone shot on target.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available for season debut Burke (strain) is in the squad to face Bayern Munich on Saturday.

Impact Burke returns after being held out of last week's match against Mainz through injury. The forward has yet to debut this season, but is available from the bench if called upon.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Held out of training Burke was held out of training Tuesday due to muscular issues, according to his club.

Impact Burke is heading to the injury list, as he has gone down with muscle issues. Luckily for the player, he will have two weeks to recover due to the international break and, likely will be fit by the time they resume action. Even if he isn't fit by then, this is a minor absence, with the forward having yet to see a minute this campaign in two games.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in friendly Burke (undisclosed) was able to start during Sunday's 2-0 preseason win over Verden.

Impact Burke was able to train during preseason on his won as he got minutes on the pitch during their first match of the summer. He is coming off a season on loan from Birmingham, recording 11 starts in 21 appearances while totaling 17 crosses (one accurate), 12 tackles (eight won) and nine clearances.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Training on his own Burke is training individually as he works his way back to full fitness ahead of the start of the 2024/25 season, manager Ole Werner told media Friday. "All of the boys are healthy...

Impact Burke spent the 2023/24 season on loan at Birmingham in the Championship, where he made 11 starts in 21 appearances, totaling 17 crosses (one accurate), 12 tackles and nine clearances. His rehab process during the pre-season will ultimately be when he'll be ready to make an appearance for Bremen, but the goal remains to be healthy for the start of the 2024/25 Bundesliga campaign.

JULY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes season with Birmingham Burke has completed his loan stay with Birmingham and will return to Werder Bremen ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Impact Burke completed another season in the EFL after spending last season on loan with Birmingham. He made 11 starts in 21 appearances, totaling 17 crosses (one accurate), 12 tackles and nine clearances. The forward will return to Germany with Werder Bremen for the 2024/25 campaign.

JULY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles on loan Burke returned to Werder Bremen after spending six months with Milwall in The Championship.

Impact Burke spent six months on loan with Milwall and made 17 appearances, scoring and assisting twice. The forward failed to find consistent playing time on the wing, and struggled to find any goal-scoring. Burke returns to Werder Bremen where he will likely play a limited rotational role behind Niclas Fullkrug and Marvin Ducksch in 2023-24.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Burke (strain) returned to training with Werder Bremen this week, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Burke picked up a slight muscular strain last week but he has recovered and was back with the team by Tuesday. He has featured in 14 of Bremen's 15 Bundesliga matches this season and he should be fit and available for selection against Koln this weekend.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up muscular issue Burke was absent from training Wednesday with a muscular issue, Bremen announced.

Impact Burke missed training Wednesday due to a muscular issue. The forward isn't a major contributor in the starting XI but he consistently saw playing time off the bench. Burke's status is worth watching before a Jan. 21 clash with Koln.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Appears in fourteen matches Burke made 14 appearances and one start during the first half of the Bundesliga, scoring twice.

Impact Burke has been a difference-maker off the bench, but hasn't shown any signs of moving ahead of Marvin Ducksch or Niclas Fullkrug in the starting XI. Barring injuries Burke won't be in the starting XI, and his limited minutes off the bench knock him out of a contention as a fantasy option.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund stunned at home with 3-goal comeback from Bremen

Promoted Werder Bremen has stunned Borussia Dortmund with three very late goals to win 3-2 and deal the home team its first Bundesliga loss of the season

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Caps improbable comeback Burke scored a goal with his lone shot and created a chance during Saturday's 3-2 win over Dortmund.

Impact Burke entered the match in the 81st minute and scored the game winning goal five minutes into stoppage time. The goal was the second of the season for the forward as he capped off a Bremen comeback that started with their first goal in the 89th minute.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Equalizes late Burke scored a goal with his lone shot during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Stuttgart.

Impact Burke entered the match in the 84th minute and scored the game tying goal in the 95th. The goal was the first of the season for the attacker as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Completes Bremen move Burke has joined Bremen from Sheffield United, the club announced.

Impact Burke to Bremen is a move that makes a lot of sense for both sides, some of Burke's most productive playing time came with RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga. The forward has struggled to catch on through the various levels of English soccer, but should be given ample opportunity with Bremen. Burke scored two goals on 14 appearances on loan for Millwall in the 2021/22 campaign.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with fractured foot Burke will miss the rest of the season after fracturing his foot last weekend, according to interim manager Paul Heckingbottom.

Impact Burke received his first start in four matches last weekend, but it resulted in a broken foot. He battled a few injuries this season and never seemed to get in form in his first season with the club, managing one goal and one assist from 25 appearances (14 starts).

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

6 months, 0 wins; Sheffield Utd in a record-breaking decline

Sheffield United was one of the feelgood stories of last season in the Premier League

JANUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Dortmund stunned at home with 3-goal comeback from Bremen

6 months, 0 wins; Sheffield Utd in a record-breaking decline