WERDER BREMEN NEWS

Mitchell Weiser - Back from suspension Weiser completed his one-game suspension for yellow cards accumulation and will be eligible to face Kiel on March. 29.

Impact Weiser missed Saturday's 4-2 loss against Gladbach and is now available to play for their next contest after the international break. He has been a regular starter this season and should be expected to return to the starting XI immediately now that he is an option.

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Michael Zetterer - Concedes four in defeat Zetterer made three saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-2 defeat to Monchengladbach.

Impact Zetterer conceded a minimum of three goals for the fourth time in six outings and is up to a total of 17 goals against in that span. This also marked the 16th time in 26 appearance this season that he registered at least three saves. Up next for Werder Bremen is a meeting with Holstein Kiel on March 29.

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Romano Schmid - Scores again Schmid scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), 11 crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Monchengladbach.

Impact Schmid scored for a second consecutive game as he buried a free kick in the 38th minute of action. The goal marked his third in 24 appearances on the season, while this was also the fifth time he recorded at least three shots in a match. Additionally, this was the fourth time on the campaign that he accounted for at least five chances created.

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Oliver Burke - Four shots in defeat Burke registered four shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 defeat against Monchengladbach.

Impact Burke saw this third consecutive start and third start in 18 appearances on the season. He also tied his season high with four shots in the match, but he has not landed a shot on target in any of his last eight appearances.

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Issa Kabore - Sends five crosses Kabore registered three shots (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Monchengladbach.

Impact Kabore sent a season-high five crosses and landed a season-high two accurate crosses in the defeat. He also set a season high with three shots. However, he has yet to record a shot on target in nine appearances on the campaign.

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Niklas Stark - Still out Stark (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's match against Monchengladbach.

Impact Stark was questionable coming into Saturday but has not made the call, remaining out due to his undisclosed injury. This will mark his second match out, hoping he can return soon as he is regular starter when fit.

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Marvin Ducksch - Sees bench spot Ducksch (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Monchengladbach.

Impact Ducksh is back with the team Saturday as expected, finding a spot on the bench following his thigh injury. This is solid news for the forward, as he will look to see the starting XI next match now that he is fit, starting in 22 of his 23 appearances this season.

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Patrice Covic - Scores goal with U19 team Covic (illness) played with Bremen's U19 team Sunday and scored a goal, confirming he has fully recovered.

Impact Covic returned to the pitch Sunday and scored for Bremen's U19 team, suggesting he has fully recovered from his illness and is an option moving forward. However, his status remains uncertain as it is unclear whether he will continue with the youth team or join the senior squad.

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Anthony Jung - Free agent after the season Jung will be a free agent at the end of the season as the club announced they will not extend his contract. "We informed Tony of our decision in a personal meeting. With a view to...

Impact Jung will be a free agent at the end of the season as the club decided not to extend his contract. The German defender joined Bremen from Brondby in the summer of 2021 and helped the team earn promotion to the Bundesliga. He has made 126 appearances for Werder and scored six goals.

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Marvin Ducksch - Available for Gladbach Ducksch (thigh) will be available to face Gladbach on Saturday, coach Ole Werner said in the press conference.

Impact Ducksch missed the last two games due to a thigh injury and is now back available for Saturday's clash with Gladbach. He has been a regular starter this season and could likely return directly in the starting XI in the frontline.

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Niklas Stark - Questionable for Saturday Stark (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's clash against Gladbach, coach Ole Werner said in the press conference.

Impact Stark missed the last game against Leverkusen due to injury and remains questionable for Saturday's clash with Gladbach. He will likely be a late call before the game. If he has to miss the call again, Anthony Jung will likely replace him in defense again.

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Milos Veljkovic - Agrees Red Star move Veljkovic will join Red Star Belgrade on a free transfer at the conclusion of the Bundesliga, the club announced.

Impact Veljkovic is set to return to his home country, agreeing a three-year contract with Red Star Belgrade that will see him join on a free transfer. The defender remains a key part of the first team in Bremen, where he will now play out the remainder of his contract.

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Michael Zetterer - Shuts out Leverkusen Zetterer kept a clean sheet while making four saves during Saturday's 2-0 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Zetterer helped claim all three points for Bremen by blanking Leverkusen on Saturday. The clean sheet was the first since the end of January for Zetterer as he's combined for six saves while allowing seven goals over his last three starts.

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Mitchell Weiser - Shown fifth yellow card Weiser was shown his fifth yellow card of the season during Saturday's 2-0 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Weiser was shown the card in the 52nd minute and will miss next week's match against Gladbach through suspension.

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Romano Schmid - Opens the scoring early Schmid scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal), crossing four times (three accurate) and creating three chances during Saturday's 2-0 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Schmid found the back of the net in the seventh minute, opening the scoring in the match while leading Bremen in crosses and chances created. The goal was the first since October for Schmid who has combined for three shots, eight chances created and 26 crosses over his last three starts.

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Jens Stage - Assists with lone chance created Stage had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 2-0 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Stage set up Romano Schmid in the seventh minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The midfielder has assists in back-to-back fixtures to go along with four shots, three chances created and three crosses over his last three appearances.

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Justin Njinmah - Scores as substitute Njinmah scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) during Saturday's 2-0 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Njinmah entered the match in the 69th minute and scored Bremen's second goal in the 94th. The goal was the first since November for Njinmah who returned from a one match absence due to an illness Saturday.

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Keke Topp - Assists late insurance goal Topp had an assist with his lone chance created during Saturday's 2-0 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Topp entered the match in the 94th minute and set up Justin Njinmah less than a minute into his appearance for Bremen's second goal. The assist was the first goal involvement since November for Topp who recently returned from a lengthy absence due to an ankle injury.

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Marco Friedl - Out until international break Friedl (knee) is likely targeting a return after the international break, according to coach Ole Werner in a press conference. "Marco is currently working individually but remains...

Impact Friedl is expected to return in about a month after the international break. He is currently working individually and managing an increased workload. Once fully fit, the defender should likely reclaim his starting spot in the back three.

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Marvin Ducksch - Still out for Leverkusen Ducksch (thigh) will remain out for Saturday's clash with Leverkusen, according to coach Ole Werner in a press conference.

Impact Ducksch sustained a thigh injury against Arminia Bielefeld in the DFB Pokal and will miss a second consecutive match. Andre Silva is expected to replace him once more until Ducksch is fit to return.

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Niklas Stark - Ruled out Saturday Stark (undisclosed) was forced off at halftime against Wolfsburg and will remain out for Saturday's match against Leverkusen, coach Ole Werner said in a press conference.

Impact Stark will miss Saturday's game against Leverkusen after suffering an injury in the last match against Wolfsburg. A return timeline is unclear but his absence will require a change in the lineup with Anthony Jung likely taking on a larger role.

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Romano Schmid - Present in training Schmid (illness) returned to training Tuesday, Werder Bremen announced.

Impact Schmid got back in training Tuesday after an illness kept him on the sideline against Wolfsburg. The attacking midfielder is a crucial part of the starting XI when fit, and should be right back in his starting role for Saturday's tough trip to Leverkusen.

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Marco Grull - Back in training Grull (illness) took part in team training Tuesday, Werder announced.

Impact Grull is working back from an illness that sidelined him against Wolfsburg, and is back in full training. The striker should be fully fit and ready to go for Saturday's trip to Leverkusen. Grull has competed for consistent starting minutes in recent weeks and should be back in contention for a large role Saturday.

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Justin Njinmah - Training Tuesday Njinmah (illness) took part in training Tuesday, Werder announced.

Impact Njinmah was active during Tuesday's training session, after missing out against Wolfsburg due to illness. The illness wasn't expected to be serious and with Njinmah back in training he should be fully fit for Saturday's trip to Leverkusen.

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Marco Friedl - Training partially Friedl (knee) took part in partial training Tuesday, Werder announced.

Impact Friedl was present for the beginning of training Tuesday, before moving to an individual session. The defender is still multiple weeks from a full return to action, but this is a major step in his recovery as he works closer to team training.

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