Werder Bremen Team News Page 12 - Soccer

Naby Keita - Injured again Keita (undisclosed) was training individually on Tuesday ahead of Sunday's match against Darmstadt.

Impact Keita's status for the weekend is slightly in question after only participating in individual training on Tuesday. The midfielder just recovered from a groin injury before making his debut for Bremen and is now already back injured after just one minute of play. He will hope to avoid the injury bug this season and could be an option on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Friedl - Picks up muscle injury Friedl (ribs) was training individually ahead of Sunday's match against Darmstadt.

Impact Friedl picked up a muscle injury in his ribs over the weekend and is currently only training individually ahead of Sunday's game. The defender has started all but one match this season and his loss to the squad could hurt them if he misses a couple games. Ih Friedl is unable to play on Sunday, then expect Milos Veljkovic to start in his spot.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jiri Pavlenka - Three saves for win Pavlenka made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over 1. FC Koln.

Impact Pavlenka made three saves on four shots faced to come away with the win during Saturday's clash. The goalkeeper has been forced into 19 saves in five matches and is once again on pace to break 100 saves for the sixth Bundesliga season in a row. The goalkeeper has also already conceded 10 goals in five matches.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Romano Schmid - Creates three chances Schmid registered two shots (two on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win over 1. FC Koln.

Impact Schmid created three chances Saturday, moving him to nine chances created in five matches. The attacking midfielder has gotten off to a hot start but isn't showing that much more than he has in each of his prior two Bundesliga seasons. Schmid will likely remain a more rotational option in the center of the pitch.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Senne Lynen - First goal contribution Lynen assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win over 1. FC Koln.

Impact Lynen assisted for his very first Werder Bremen goal contribution. The midfielder was an unused substitute last time out but is now back in the starting XI and finally starting to impress. It's unclear if Lynen will continue in the first team when Naby Keita is fully fit and available but any sort of goal contributions could give Lynen a better chance to do so.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Ducksch - Busy again Ducksch assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), nine crosses (three accurate) and nine corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory over 1. FC Koln.

Impact Ducksch got on the scoresheet for the third match in a row, this time with an assist. The striker has continued in an impressive creative role in 2023/24 and has now created 11 chances in five matches. Ducksch will hope to keep this going as the top striking option moving forward, and coming off an impressive 12 goal haul in 2022/23.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Njinmah - Good form continues Njinmah scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Njinmah made his third appearance off the bench and found his third goal contribution with a second goal. The forward has played just 44 minutes since joining Bremen and has three goal contributions in that span, an impressive return. With this sort of form the question is if Njinmah will earn a place in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Borre - First Bremen goal Rafael Santos Borre scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win over 1. FC Koln.

Impact Santos Borre made his first start since joining Werder Bremen and found his first goal for the club. The striker fell totally out of favor with Frankfurt and now had the chance to be a top choice striker alongside Marvin Ducksch in Bremen. Santos Borre has always been more known for his link up play than pure goal scoring, though this still should be a favorable situation.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Naby Keita - Available off bench Keita (groin) is available off the bench for Saturday's clash against Koln.

Impact As expected, Keita will be available off the bench and will finally be able to make his season debut after picking up a groin issue during the preseason. Keita should eventually become a regular starter in midfield if he's able to remain healthy, which has always been a big "if" with him.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Felix Agu - Not mentioned during presser Agu (knee) was not specifically mentioned during Ole Werner's press conference ahead of Saturday's clash with Koln with the manager telling reporters, "Basically everyone is fit an...

Impact It's far from a ringing endorsement that Agu will be available to play Saturday but it could be an indication he will at least be in the squad. If he does play, it would mark Agu's season debut for the club. Even once fit, the midfielder will likely serve primarily as a substitute option.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Naby Keita - Set to make debut Saturday Keita (groin) is expected to be available as a substitute against Koln on Saturday after manager Ole Werner told reporters, "Naby Keita won't be enough for the starting eleven, he...

Impact Keita joined the club from Liverpool during the offseason but has yet to make his debut for the club due to his long-term groin injury. While the midfielder is expected to come off the bench Saturday, he should be in contention to secure a spot in the starting XI once back to full match fitness.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Olivier Deman - Assists off the bench Deman assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-2 loss against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Deman replaced Anthony Jung at half time and then assisted Mitchell Weiser for the equalizer in the 64th minute. He completed a dribble and also recorded two clearances and one tackle. This was his first appearance of the season as he joined the club only a fortnight ago from Cercle Brugge.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Weiser - Scores against Heidenheim Weiser scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 4-2 loss to FC Heidenheim.

Impact Weiser scored an equalizer in the 64th minute assisted by Olivier Deman. He completed five dribbles and also made two tackles. He has now scored once and assisted once this season in four appearances and has recorded a total of six shots and 10 tackles.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Ducksch - Misses penalty against Heidenheim Ducksch scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-2 loss versus FC Heidenheim.

Impact Ducksch replaced Dawid Kownacki at half time and missed a penalty in the 49th minute but managed to score the rebound. In addition to that he also made a clearance. He has scored twice this season in four games (three starts) and has taken a total of eight shots.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jiri Pavlenka - Concedes four in defeat Pavlenka had one save and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-2 defeat versus FC Heidenheim.

Impact Pavlenka made only one save and conceded four goals which included one penalty in the fifth minute. He has kept one clean sheet in four games this season and has made a total of 16 saves.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Naby Keita - Out again Keita is not in the match day squad to face Heidenheim on Sunday.

Impact Keita misses out on another match as he continues to recover from a groin injury. The midfielder will hope to return in time for his club debut next week against Koln.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dawid Kownacki - Fit for Heidenheim clash Kownacki is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Heidenheim.

Impact Kownacki left with a knock during Bremen's previous match, a 4-0 win over Mainz, but has recovered in time to start on Sunday. It's two consecutive starts for Kownacki as he remains in search of his first goal involvement with Werder.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Felix Agu - Not training in full Agu (knee) only trained partially Friday and is out for Sunday's clash with Heidenheim, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Agu is still not quite ready to make his way back from a serious knee injury. The midfielder's next chance to return will be a Sept. 23 clash with Koln, though any return would likely come after he is able to make a full return to team training.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Ducksch - Available Sunday Ducksch (thigh) took full part in team training Friday and is an option for Sunday's clash with Heidenheim, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Ducksch was a full participant in team training and is set to play Sunday barring any late issues. The striker has become the top option in Bremen and should look to continue his new partnership up top with Dawid Kownacki.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Bittencourt - Trains fully Bittencourt (knee) took full part in team training Friday and is available for Sunday's trip to Heidenheim, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Bittencourt made his full return to training and is now an option to return. The midfielder could take an immediate role in the starting XI, though with Naby Keita (groin) also an option they could compete for the same role coming back into the first team.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Naby Keita - Could return Keita (groin) could be an option for Sunday's trip to Heidenheim, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Keita is nearing a return from his groin injury and could return as soon as Sunday's trip to Heidenheim. If Keita is unable to make it back in the first team Sunday then he will be expected to return for a Sept. 23 clash with Koln, either way it appears Keita is progressing with his recovery on schedule.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Felix Agu - Still only training Agu seems to be nearing full fitness after training with the team again on Tuesday.

Impact Agu is still nursing a knee injury from last season and appears to be almost ready to take the pitch after training with the team again on Tuesday. The midfielder has now been training for the past week and could make his return for Sunday's game against Heidenheim. If he does feature in the squad, it will most likely be as a substitute.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Naby Keita - Still limited to training Keita (groin) still is limited to training, the club announced Tuesday

Impact Keita is still not 100 percent fit and is being limited to training only. The midfielder is yet to touch the pitch this year as he continues to battle a lingering groin injury. He has now been training for the past week and could be an option for Sunday's match against Heidenheim.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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