Werder Bremen Team News - Soccer

Keke Topp - Out for Heidenheim game Topp (ankle) will remain out for Wednesday's game against Heidenheim, coach Ole Werner confirmed in a press conference.

Impact Topp has missed every game since late November due to an ankle injury and will remain sidelined for Wednesday's match against Heidenheim, according to his coach. As he has only a substitute role, his absence is not affecting the team's squad dynamic at this time.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Michael Zetterer - Concedes four in loss Zetterer registered three saves and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-2 loss versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Zetterer made a minimum of three saves for a third straight game and an 11th time in 16 appearances this season. On the other hand, this marked the third time this season that he gave up more than three goals in a match. Up next for Werder Bremen is a meeting with 1. FC Heidenheim on Wednesday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Burke - 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.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Weiser - Nets another one Weiser scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 4-2 loss against RB Leipzig.

Impact Weiser scored for a second straight game, while this also marked his third consecutive outing with a goal contribution. Additionally, he completed a minimum of 30 passes for a seventh time in 15 appearances and recorded at least one tackle won and one interception for a second straight outing.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marco Grull - Another goal contribution Grull assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-2 defeat versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Grull registered at least one goal contribution for a second consecutive game. He also set a season high with his two chances created in the match, but this marked the first time in three outings that he finished without a shot on target. Additionally, Grull registered an accurate cross for the first time in five matches, and he earned at least one tackle won for the second time in three games.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Xavi With Perfect Comeback! | RB Leipzig - SV Werder Bremen | Highlights | MD 16 – Bundesliga 24/25

2 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Klopp smiles broadly as Leipzig defeats Werder Bremen 4-2 in Bundesliga

Jürgen Klopp watched with a broad smile as Leipzig defeated Werder Bremen 4-2 to reclaim fourth place in the Bundesliga on Sunday

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dream Goal Clinches The Win! | RB Leipzig - SV Werder Bremen 4-2 | Highlights | MD 16 – Bundesliga

2 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Marco Friedl - Sees fifth yellow card Friedl was shown his fifth yellow card of the season during Sunday's match against Leipzig.

Impact Friedl picked up the yellow after 11 minutes and will miss mid week action against Heidenheim as a result. Milos Veljkovic, who replaced Friedl at halftime, is a likely candidate to move into the starting XI Wednesday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Bittencourt - Returns after two match absence Bittencourt (groin) is among the substitutes for Sunday's clash with Leipzig.

Impact Bittencourt is back after missing Bremen's previous two matches through injury. A usual starter when fit, Bittencourt has now started just two of Bremen's last five league matches.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Justin Njinmah - Among substitutes Sunday Njinmah (ankle) is on the bench for Sunday's trip to Leipzig.

Impact Njinmah returns after missing Bremen's previous two matches prior to the winter break in Germany. The attacker had started back-to-back fixtures prior to the injury, but settles for a role on the bench to begin Sunday's contest.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Bittencourt - Trains fully Bittencourt took full part in training Thursday, Werder announced.

Impact Bittencourt could be an option for Sunday's trip to Leipzig after getting back in full team training. He worked some throughout the training camp, but had to stop due to an illness. Bittencourt would likely be a bench option even if deemed fully fit Sunday.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Justin Njinmah - Trains fully Friday Njinmah (ankle) has returned to team training and is questionable for Sunday's match against Leipzig, according to his club.

Impact Njinmah will be a late call for Sunday's match, likely needing to face a late fitness test to decide his availability. This comes after training for the first time with the team Friday since going down injured, implying the forward is better. He has started in six of his nine appearances this season, although he is more likely to see a bench role if selected for the contest.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Amos Pieper - Training in full Pieper is training in full ahead of Sunday's trip to Leipzig, according to the club.

Impact Pieper was in some doubt after a head knock against Twente in a friendly, but it appears it wasn't an actual issue. The defender is now back in full training and should be good to go for Sunday's trip to Leipzig, likely on the bench.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Man City loans Burkina Faso defender Issa Kaboré to Werder Bremen

Manchester City has loaned Issa Kaboré to Werder Bremen for the rest of the season

JANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Issa Kabore - Joins Bremen on loan Kabore joins Werder Bremen on loan until the end of the season, the club announced.

Impact Kabore joined Benfica on loan last summer, appearing in seven matches across all competitions and recording one assist. He has now moved to Werder Bremen on loan for the remainder of the season, with the aim of securing more playing time. "Issa is a very interesting player who has gained experience in various international leagues at a young age. With the impending transfer of Olivier Deman and the loss of Felix Agu, the opportunity arose for us to loan Issa until the end of the season," said football director Peter Niemeyer.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Werder On A Roll! | SV Werder Bremen - Union Berlin 4-1 | Highlights | Matchday 15 – Bundesliga

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Marvin Ducksch - Four goal involvements in a row Ducksch assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 4-1 victory versus Union Berlin.

Impact Ducksch assisted to make it four games with a goal involvement in a row. This made it 11 goal involvements in 15 matches, including seven assists. He created three chances for the second time in the last six matches, having done it four games in a row beforehand.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Romano Schmid - First assist in 12 matches in win Schmid assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Schmid assisted the opening goal as his side won 4-1. His assist was his first in 12 games and his first goal involvement in seven matches. He attempted three shots for only the third time this season and created two chances for the first time in the last four matches.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick Kohn - Assists twice in 4-1 win Kohn assisted twice to go with five crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 4-1 win versus Union Berlin.

Impact Kohn made it three goal involvements in two matches as he provided two assists. This is the first game this season where he has created three chances, and also, the first time he has attempted five crosses. He was also effective defensively as he won two tackles from two attempts.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Stage - Scores final goal in 4-1 win Stage scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-1 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Stage scored his fourth goal in his last five games, and in the game where he didn't score, he provided an assist. This was the first game in the last four where he hasn't created a chance. In a strong defensive performance he also won five of his six tackles.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Weiser - Scores in huge 4-1 win Weiser scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Union Berlin.

Impact Weiser scored his second goal of the season and made it back-to-back matches with a goal involvement, having provided an assist last week. This was his first shot on target in four games and his first shot in three matches.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Bittencourt - Won't play Saturday Bittencourt (groin) isn't an option for Saturday's clash with Union Berlin, Werder announced.

Impact Bittencourt isn't going to make his return before the end of the year. The midfielder was hoping to return from a groin issue before the Christmas break, but he just couldn't get back on the pitch. His next chance will come in 2025 for a Jan. 12 trip to Leipzig.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Isak Hansen-Aaroen - Out against Union Hansen-Aaroen (ankle) is out for Saturday's clash with Union, Werder announced.

Impact Hansen-Aaroen won't be an option for Saturday's match as he struggles with an ankle injury. The midfielder is set for a loan spell in the January window, where he will hope for more playing time. He's made just three appearances since making the move to Werder Bremen.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Weiser - Assist in start Weiser assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against FC St. Pauli.

Impact Weiser logged the assist to Werder Bremen's second goal, scored by Marvin Ducksch. Going into late-December, he has five assists on 19 chances crated and 23 crosses (five accurate) across 2024.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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