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Oliver Burke - 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.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jens Stage - Extends contract Stage signed a contract extension with Werder Bremen, the club announced.

Impact Stage's contract originally ran until the end of 2026, but now runs longer than that. The midfielder has begun to establish himself as a key in the starting XI, and is now being considered as such. Stage will continue to find see a solid role throughout the Bundesliga.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

German soccer club Werder Bremen stops posting on X citing rise of hate speech

German soccer club Werder Bremen is the second team in the Bundesliga to stop posting on X

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marco Grull - Training Wednesday Grull (hamstring) took part in training Wednesday, Werder announced.

Impact Grull took part in team training Wednesday, moving well throughout the session, and recovering well. The forward was always expected to return immediately after the break, and he appears on pace to do just that.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Weiser - Available for selection Weiser is available for Saturday's trip to Frankfurt after serving a one-match ban.

Impact Weiser picked up the ban after being sent off against Gladbach, and served it in the final match before the international break. The midfielder is now available for selection once more, and should be in contention for Saturday's clash. It's going to be a tough match against the red-hot Frankfurt, making Weiser's defensive acumen even more crucial now that he's back.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Last-Minute Winner! | SV Werder Bremen - Holstein Kiel 2-1 | Highlights | Matchday 10 – Bundesliga

NOVEMBER 10 • YOUTUBE

Marvin Ducksch - 10 crosses in victory Ducksch had three shots (one on goal), 10 crosses (zero accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 2-1 win against Holstein Kiel.

Impact Ducksch led the Werder Bremen attack Saturday with 10 crosses (zero accurate) and six corners. The forward has incessantly pressed the issue of getting the ball into the box of late. Over his most recent two appearances (two starts), Ducksch has attempted 22 crosses (two accurate) and 13 corners. He has started in each of Bremen's first 10 Bundesliga fixtures.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Keke Topp - Game-winning assist Topp assisted once to go with two crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Holstein Kiel.

Impact Topp's cross late in the second half setup Werder Bremen's second and game-winning goal in their 2-1 victory over Holstein Kiel. Topp now has scored and supplied an assist over his most recent two appearances (zero starts). After being named to the team sheet as a member of the starting XI in Werder Bremen's opening Bundesliga fixture, Topp has come off the bench in nine successive matches.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Burke - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Stage - Distance strike opens scoring Stage scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Holstein Kiel. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 30t...

Impact Stage's first half distance barrage Saturday beat the Holstein Kiel keeper and opened the scoring for Werder Bremen as they would go on to outlast Kiel in a 2-1 victory. Stage found himself in the starting XI for this first time after missing three successive fixtures with a calf injury. He managed just 45 minutes in his return to the pitch. The goal was Stage's fourth of the campaign and sets a new career best mark for goals in a single Bundesliga season.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Zetterer - Four saves in victory Zetterer recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Holstein Kiel.

Impact Zetterer made four saves Saturday and was b rated once from a well-placed strike from distance as Werder Bremen would ease past Holstein Kiel for a 2-1 victory. The appearances marked the third successive in which the Werder Bremen keeper has made four saves., Over that span, Zetterer has also made three clearances and conceded seven goals. He has not kept a clean sheet in eight successive appearances. Zetterer's next test is likely to come Nov. 23 when Bremen travel to tussle with Eintracht Frankfurt who find themselves in the top quarter of the Bundesliga standings.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Skelly Alvero - Training individually Alvero (knee) was back training individually Monday, according to his club.

Impact Alvero is making small steps in his return to play, with the midfielder joining training again Monday. That said, he will likely be a late call for Saturday's match against Kiel, as he will have to train with the group before even thinking about playing again.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Ducksch - Sets up lone Bremen goal Ducksch had an assist while taking three off target shots, crossing 12 times (two accurate) and creating three chances during Sunday's 4-1 loss to Gladbach.

Impact Ducksch set up Keke Maximilian Topp in the 75th minute assisting Bremen's lone goal while leading the team with 12 crosses. Ducksch has five goal involvements in his last three matches to go along with 15 shots, 10 chances created and 21 crosses.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Keke Topp - Nets first Bundesliga goal Topp scored a goal while taking four shots (three on goal) during Sunday's 4-1 loss to Gladbach.

Impact Topp entered the match in the 68th minute and scored Bremen's lone goal seven minutes into his appearance while leading the team with four shots. The goal was the first of Topp's Bundesliga career as he hasn't started a match since August.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Zetterer - Concedes four to Gladbach Zetterer allowed four goals while making four saves during Sunday's 4-1 loss to Gladbach.

Impact Zetterer allowed three goals in the first half and one in the second as Bremen dropped all three points Sunday. The keeper has allowed eight goals while combining for 11 saves over his last three starts.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Kleindienst stars in Gladbach's 4-1 win over Bremen in Bundesliga

Tim Kleindienst starred in Borussia Mönchengladbach’s 4-1 win over Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga

NOVEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dominant Home Win! | Borussia M'gladbach - SV Werder Bremen | Highlights | MD 9 – Bundesliga 2024/25

NOVEMBER 3 • YOUTUBE

Mitchell Weiser - Sent off late Weiser was sent off in the second half of Sunday's 4-1 loss to Gladbach.

Impact Weiser was shown a second yellow card in the 82nd minute forcing Bremen down to ten men. The wing-back will be suspended for next week's clash against Holstein Kiel.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Stage - Back after two matches Stage (calf) is in the squad to face Gladbach on Sunday.

Impact Stage returns after missing Bremen's last two matches due to a calf injury. A regular starter when fit, Stage will be eased back into action from the bench Sunday.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Available from bench Stark (thigh) is on the bench for Sunday's trip to Gladbach.

Impact Stark returns after missing Bremen's last three matches through injury. The defender was a regular starter when fit, but will be eased back into action from the bench.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Njinmah - Cleared to start Njinmah (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Gladbach.

Impact Njinmah is good to go after leaving early mid week in the DFB Pokal. The attacker makes his first start in the Bundesliga since September in the match.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Trains with team, uncertain Sunday Stark (thigh) returned to team training this week and is questionable for Sunday's match against Monchengladbach, according to his club.

Impact Stark is improving his health once again, with the defender having returned to training after missing their past three matches. This leaves him questionable for Sunday's match, likely coming down to a late fitness test. He was a regular starter ahead of his injury and will look for that Sunday, although he may be kept on the bench to be cautious, with Marco Friedl or Amos Peiper taking his spot.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Stage - Training individually Stage (calf) has returned to individual training but is out for Sunday's match against Gladbach

Impact Stage will remain out a further week with his issues, as the midfielder has been ruled out for a third straight match. He continues to have no return date, likely coming after the international break. That said, Leanardo Bittencourt should continue in his spot while out.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Grull - Hamstring injury confirmed Grull suffered a muscle injury to his hamstring and will not be an option for Sunday's trip to Gladbach.

Impact Grull had been getting starts in the last two matches, however will now spend time on the sidelines with a muscle injury. He had collected three starts in the last five appearances, scoring once with six shots (three on target) and four chances created.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Njinmah - Comes off Tuesday Njinmah was forced off in the closing stages of Tuesday's DFB Pokal clash with Paderborn.

Impact Njinmah came on the pitch just before halftime, but was forced off before full time. It's not clear if it was a precautionary sub or a more serious issue, but the forward will be a doubt for Sunday's trip to Gladbach.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

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