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Naby Keita - Returns to training Keita (thigh) was pictured training individually, ahead of Saturday's match against Union Berlin.

Impact Keita is making decent time on his recovery, returning to training on Wednesday. He only trained individually, but it is a good first step for a player who has dealt with the injury bug all year. When the player does return, he should find himself fighting for starting time immediately, but most likely, he will only be an option off the bench to start.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Naby Keita - Hoping to return before break Keita (thigh) is hoping to return before the November international break, Bild reports.

Impact Keita's goal is to get back on the pitch before the international break. That said Werder Bremen won't want to rush the midfielder back as he has struggled to stay on the pitch in recent seasons. When Keita is fit he should have the talent to be an immediate starter, perhaps ahead of Jens Stage or Senne Lynen.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Amos Pieper - Begins individual training Pieper (strain) is back on the grass with some individual training Tuesday.

Impact Pieper is not too far along from returning to team training after missing the last two matches with a strain. He had been a regular starter in the defense for the team, recording six starts in six appearances while totaling 31 clearances in that span.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Trains individually Stark (hip) has begun individual training Tuesday.

Impact Stark has missed the last three matches with a hip injury and is working his way back to full fitness. He had started his previous four games played at center back, recording 24 clearances and 13 tackles (six won).

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Amos Pieper - Targeting Wednesday return Pieper (strain) is expected to return to training Wednesday, Deichstube reports.

Impact Pieper is hoping to get back in full team training Wednesday ahead of Saturday's clash with Union Berlin. If Pieper get back on the training ground Wednesday he'd be on pace to return to the starting XI against Union. If Pieper is fit he should replace Anthony Jung who was forced out of position for Friday's clash with Dortmund.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Not yet training Stark (hip) is yet to return to full team training, Deichstube reports.

Impact Stark is still in individual rehab training and is still not back with the team. The center-back is a heavy doubt for a Saturday clash with Union Berlin, meaning Anthony Jung could get another start in central defense. Another option would be Amos Pieper (strain) if he can come back from injury.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jiri Pavlenka - Doubtful Saturday Pavlenka (groin) is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Union Berlin, Deichstube reports.

Impact Pavlenka is a doubt as the groin injury that kept him out against Dortmund continues to plague the goalkeeper. If Pavlenka is unable to get back in training before Saturday's match it would be a second start in a row for Michael Zetterer.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Borussia Dortmund - Werder Bremen 1-0 | Highlights | Matchday 8 – Bundesliga 2023/24

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Borussia Dortmund beats Werder Bremen 1-0 thanks to Julian Brandt in his 300th Bundesliga game

Julian Brandt has celebrated his 300th Bundesliga appearance with a goal to lead Borussia Dortmund to a hard-fought 1-0 win over Werder Bremen

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brandt Shoots BVB To Top Of League! | Borussia Dortmund - SV Werder Bremen | MD8 – Bundesliga 23/24

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Michael Zetterer - Busy in rare start Zetterer registered four saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-0 defeat against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Zetterer got the start with Jiri Pavlenka (strain) ruled out. It wasn't a bad showing by Zetterer either, he stopped four of the five shots he faced and stood firm against a very threatening Dortmund attack. Still Pavlenka is expected back for a Saturday clash with Union, likely sending Zetterer back to the bench.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Bittencourt - Struggles for impact Bittencourt recorded two shots (zero on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Friday's 1-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 61st minute.

Impact Bittencourt got the start over Senne Lynen but it was Lynen who came off the bench and seemed to have more impact. With Naby Keita (strain) seemingly injured perpetually the minutes should still be there for Bittencourt, the question is if he can actually make use of that playing time.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Njinmah - Held scoreless Njinmah generated two shots (one on goal) in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Njinmah shot twice but neither shot was particularly threatening during Friday's loss. The striker has stepped into a more significant role both starting and off the bench following the departure of Niclas Fullkrug but has yet to really show any of the same goal-scoring aplomb. Still the opportunities should continue to come for Njinmah who should continue to see substantial minutes.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Olivier Deman - Creates chance Deman had two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94th minute.

Impact Deman created one chance during Friday's loss as he put together a solid, if not overwhelming performance on the wing. The midfielder was an injury doubt over the international break but actually made his return with the Belgian national team. Deman seemed fully fit during Friday's clash and was moving without issue a good sign for his availability moving forward.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Friedl - Returns in loss Friedl had one cross (zero accurate) and seven clearances in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Friedl got back on the pitch after an injury put him in doubt over the break. The center-back seemed to be moving with no issues and did plenty to keep the game close. Still it didn't prove to be enough and in the end Friedl was left with the loss despite a solid all around showing. Most importantly though he moved well and showed no lingering injury concerns.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Friedl - Starting against Dortmund Friedl is in the starting XI for Friday's match against Dortmund.

Impact Friedl is in the starting Xi for the second consecutive match after being questionable heading into the game. The defender was battling an abdominal injury but looks to have fully recovered after getting the start. He should now return to his normal starting spot for games in the future after being deemed fit on Friday.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Unbeaten Dortmund hosts Bremen, improving Lens travels to Le Havre

Borussia Dortmund hosts Werder Bremen to restart the Bundesliga after the international break

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jiri Pavlenka - Sidelined with muscular problem Pavlenka (strain) was not able to complete even individual work Tuesday and looks set to miss out against Dortmund on Friday.

Impact Pavlenka -- who was injured while on international duty -- had started alls even of the club's Bundesliga matches this season, registering 22 saves and one clean sheet while conceding 17 goals. With Pavelnka a doubt Friday, Michael Zettererfigures to get the start between the sticks.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Friedl - Returns to training Friedl (abdomen) returned to training Monday, ahead of Friday's trip to Dortmund.

Impact Friedl got back on the pitch for team training Monday, as expected. The abdomen injury he suffered wasn't serious and only kept Friedl out of three training sessions. The Bremen captain will be right back on the pitch for Friday's clash against Dortmund.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jiri Pavlenka - Leaves international team with knock Pavlenka was not a part of training on Monday after returning from international team duty with an injury to his adductor.

Impact Pavlenka looked to be fine before the international break but is now in jeopardy of missing Friday's match after picking up a knock to his adductor while playing with the Czech Republic. The goalie has been their starter in every match this season, so his loss to the team could create a big loss in their final third. If Pavlenka is not able to compete on Friday, expect Michael Zetterer to get the start in net.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Limited to training individually Stark (hip) was still limited to individual training on Monday, ahead of Friday's match against Dortmund.

Impact Stark will have a question mark over his head for another match as he only trained individually once again ahead of Friday's match. The defender has already missed the past two games and looks to be lined up for another day on the sidelines after not returning to training with the team. Bremen is already short in the defender department, so if Stark cannot play, expect Milos Veljkovic, Christian Gross or Anthony Jung to start in his place.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Naby Keita - Starts individual training Keita (thigh) took part in individual training on Monday, ahead of Friday's match against Dortmund.

Impact Keita could be making his return to the pitch sooner than many originally thought, as he already has started training individually after picking up the knock only a week ago. The midfielder had just earned his first start of the season before going down with the injury and now will have to fight for minutes once again. When he does return, expect him to be an option off the bench for the first few matches until he earns time in the starting XI again.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Amos Pieper - Picks up muscle injury Pieper was only training individually on Monday due to a muscle injury, ahead of Friday's match against Dortmund.

Impact Pieper's availability for the opening match after the international break is now in jeopardy after only training individually on Monday. It's an unfortunate loss for Breman, as the defender has been their number-one guy in the central defense and is yet to miss a match this season. If the German cannot compete on Friday, expect Milos Veljkovic or Christian Gross to take his starting role.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Olivier Deman - Active with Belgium Deman (illness) returned to the bench for Friday's clash with Austria.

Impact Deman was back on the pitch for international duty after missing a clash with Hoffenheim due to illness. The midfielder wasn't called upon but was called up to the squad and took full part in matchday activities.

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Friedl - Dealing with abdominal injury Friedl has been limited in training due to an abdominal injury but is expected to resume full training ahead of the club's Oct. 20 clash with Dortmund.

Impact Friedl had previously missed two matches due to a rib injury which could be related to his current problem. When fit, the central defender has been a mainstay in the starting XI, recording 17 clearances, 14 tackles (seven won) and seven interceptions. With his return to full training, Friedl should be in contention to keep his place on the pitch versus Dortmund.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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