Werder Bremen Team News Page 13 - Soccer

Leonardo Bittencourt - Takes part in individual training Bittencourt trained individually away from the grass Monday while rehabbing from a knee injury.

Impact Bittencourt came off the bench to score against Mainz in the team's last game before the international break, but he's been plagued by knee problems over the last 18 months. Given he's yet to return to individual training on grass, he seems to be a long shot to face Heidenheim on Sunday, though given he's started just one match, his potential absence shouldn't alter many fantasy decisions.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Ducksch - Back in individual training Ducksch (thigh) is back on individual training and could be an option to face Heidenheim on Sunday.

Impact The forward bagged a goal and picked up an injury just before the international break during Bremen's 4-0 win over Mainz, but he returned to individual training to begin the week. He's yet to take part in full training, though, and the following days will be pivotal to determining whether he'll be able to return to action this weekend against Heidenheim or if he'll have to sit out that match to regain full fitness.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leon Opitz - Signs first professional contract Opitz signed his first professional contract with Werder Bremen on Wednesday.

Impact Opitz will still be eligible to feature with the U18 squad but this contract will allow him to be called up to join the first team as needed. Still, Opitz figures to serve primarily as a reserve option even when added to the senior team.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Weiser - Assists in win Weiser picked up an assist and won three of his four tackles in Saturday's 4-0 thrashing of Mainz.

Impact Weiser was Werder Bremen's top assister last season with nine and he opened his account for the campaign when his cross was headed in by Jens Stage. The midfielder was also effective in defense, winning three of his four tackles.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dawid Kownacki - Comes off in win Kownacki came off with an apparent injury during the second half of Saturday's 4-0 win over Mainz.

Impact Kownacki was forced off late in the second half after suffering what looked to be a knock. With the international break ahead of him to recover Kownacki is likely to be back to full fitness before a Sept. 17 trip to Heidenheim.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Romano Schmid - Registers assist Schmid picked up one assist from three chances created and attempted three crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Mainz.

Impact Schmid picked up his first attacking return of the season and created more chances than any of his teammates. The midfielder, who has created five chances in the last two games, managed one goal and three assists in 27 appearances last season.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Bittencourt - Scores from the bench Bittencourt appeared as a substitute and scored with his only shot in Saturday's 4-0 win versus Mainz.

Impact Bittencourt started the opening loss to Bayern, but has Been on the bench for the two games since. He found the net within six minutes of coming on when he tapped in Justin Njinmah's cross at the back post. The midfielder registered five attacking returns (three goals and two assists) in 25 appearances last season.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Ducksch - Scores penalty, suffers injury Ducksch scored with his only shot and created two chances before being subbed off with an injury in Saturday's 4-0 win against Mainz.

Impact Ducksch won and scored the penalty to open the scoring and was influential before being replaced in the 23rd minute due to a thigh injury, which was described as minor by his club. He could be replaced by Nick Woltemade or Justin Njinmah if he is unable to recover in time to face Heidenheim after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Stage - Scores in win Stage scored once from three shots (two on target) and created one chance in Saturday's 4-0 win against Mainz.

Impact Stage opened his account for the season with a bullet header at the far post. And ranked joint first for attempted shots. The midfielder made 21 starts and scored three goals in his maiden bundesliga campaign.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Njinmah - Scores and assists on debut Njinmah scored with his only shot and registered an assist in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Mainz.

Impact Njinmah appeared as a substitute in the 76th minute and he wasted no time in making an impact with his goal and assist coming within a minute of each other. The forward made only one appearance while on loan at Dortmund last season and has made the perfect start in his bid to hreak into the first team this year.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jiri Pavlenka - First clean sheet of season Pavlenka made three saves and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Mainz.

Impact Pavlenka will not have been happy with his total of just four clean sheets last season, but he is well on his way to doing better this time around, getting off the after only three games. He may fancy his chances of making it two in a row with 15th-placed Heidenheim up next.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Romano Schmid - Gets starting nod Saturday Schmid (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Mainz.

Impact Schmid was forced to leave Tuesday's training session due to injury, but the injury wasn't severe, and he'll start in central midfield in the team's final match before the international break. He had two shots, two chances created and four crosses in his previous start against Freiburg last weekend.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Borre - Completes Bremen move Santos Borre has completed a move from Frankfurt to Werder Bremen, his new club announced.

Impact Santos Borre had fallen out of favor with the coaching staff at Frankfurt and wasn't expected to log heavy minutes, so the move to Bremen will allow him to re-launch his career while remaining in the Bundesliga. The Colombian striker scored just two goals across 40 appearances (nine starts) between the Bundesliga and the UEFA Champions League for Eintracht in 2022-23.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Olivier Deman - Joins Bundesliga club Deman completed a move to Werder Bremen from Cercle Brugge on Thursday.

Impact Deman has spent his entire career at Cercle, coming up through the club's academy. Prior to his move, the midfielder started four of his five appearances for Cerle this season and should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI sooner rather than later at his new club.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Naby Keita - Active in team training Keita (groin) took part in team training Tuesday, Werder announced.

Impact Keita made his way back to team training after missing the opening two Bundesliga matches. While a return during a Sept. 2 clash with Mainz is unlikely Keita could return to the pitch after the international break. When fit Keita figures to replace Leandro Bittencourt in central midfield.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Felix Agu - Returns to team training Agu (knee) took part in team training Tuesday, Werder announced.

Impact Agu has been left on the sideline for nearly a season due to a long-term knee injury. A return on the other side of the international break seems possible for Agu, who will be faced with trying to break into the starting XI when fully fit.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Romano Schmid - Forced out of training Schmid (undisclosed) was forced to stop training Tuesday, Werder announced.

Impact Schmid departed the pitch following a heavy tackle in training. No significant injury was reported but the midfielder will need to get back on the training ground to be an option for Saturday's clash with Mainz.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Niclas Fullkrug - Departs training Fullkrug (undisclosed) departed training Tuesday, Bremen announced.

Impact Fullkrug picked up a knock and was forced to depart the open portion of training. The striker isn't likely to have suffered a major issue and barring missing training should be an option for Saturday's clash with Mainz.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Milos Veljkovic - Returns to training Veljkovic (illness) was on the pitch for Tuesday's training session, indicating he'll be available versus Mainz on Saturday.

Impact Veljkovic missed out against Freiburg on Saturday after picking up an illness but seems to be trending in the right direction to play versus Mainz. If fully fit, the center back should reclaim his place in the starting XI. which figures to relegate Niklas Stark to a spot on the bench.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Felix Agu - Spotted in individual training Agu (knee) was spotted training individually Monday but remains to be if he'll be an option for Saturday's match against Mainz.

Impact Agu has been working individually for the last few days, and he was spotted training alongside Naby Keita (groin), which could boost his chances of returning to the pitch sooner rather than later if his recovery continues to go well. Given Agu hasn't played since the beginning of the 2022-23 season, Bremen would be wise to stay patient with his recovery, and if he can't go against Mainz on Saturday, then a more realistic date for his return might come after the international break, potentially in a Sep. 17 road contest at Heidenheim.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Naby Keita - Training individually Keita (groin) was spotted training individually Monday but remains to be if he'll be an option for Saturday's match against Mainz.

Impact Keita has yet to make his competitive debut for Bremen after suffering a groin injury in preseason, and the following days will be pivotal to determine his availability for Saturday's clash. It wouldn't be surprising if Keita remains out until after the international break in case the team decides to take a cautious approach with his recovery.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Niclas Fullkrug - Attempts four shots in loss Fullkrug had four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss to SC Freiburg.

Impact Fullkrug got to work early in the match, winning a free kick in the 10th minute. He fired his first shot in the 23rd minute but missed the target. Fullkrug continued with his effort and had a significant opportunity to tie the game in the 92nd minute, however, his shot from outside the box was saved. Fullkrug scored a total of 16 goals last season but has yet to make his mark through two games this year.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jiri Pavlenka - Registers six saves in loss Pavlenka had six saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss against SC Freiburg.

Impact Pavlenka did all he could to keep his side in the game, but despite his six saves, the one goal conceded was enough to put his squad on the losing end. Pavlenka is now up to 12 saves over just two games but has also conceded a total of five goals. Up next is a meeting with Mainz, who is currently also winless on the season.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Naby Keita - Remains out Keita (groin) will not be an option for Saturday's clash versus Freiberg, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Keita will remain out as he continues to come back from a groin injury, which means his club debut continues to put on hold following his signing from Liverpool.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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