Werder Bremen Team News Page 14 - Soccer

Milos Veljkovic - Out with illness Veljkovic (illness) will not be an option for Saturday's clash against Freiburg. "Milos #Veljkovic is ill and will be out" said manager Ole Werner.

Impact Veljkovic will sit out Saturday after picking up an illness. He started last Friday against Bayern Munich at center back. totaling three clearances and winning two tackles. Amos Pieper, Niklas Stark and Marco Friedl are the likely pair in the back line to get the start against Freiburg.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Back in training Monday Stark (personal) returned to training Monday and will be an option to face Freiburg on Saturday.

Impact Stark was back in training Monday and should have a strong chance of moving straight back into the XI when Bremen takes on Freiburg on Saturday. The veteran racked up 27 appearances (23 starts) during the 2022-23 Bundesliga campaign in what was his first year with the club.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Butterflies for Kane on Bundesliga debut but he scores as Bayern routs Bremen

Harry Kane has scored one goal and set up another on his Bundesliga debut as Bayern Munich routed Werder Bremen 4-0 in the opening game of the season

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kane Debut Goal - Sané Brace! | SV Werder Bremen - Bayern München 0-4 | MD 1 – Bundesliga 23/24

AUGUST 18, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Jiri Pavlenka - Blown away Pavlenka had six saves and allowed four goals in Friday's 4-0 defeat to Bayern Munich.

Impact Pavlenka faced 10 shots and seemed to have calmed the match down after conceding inside the opening three minutes. Unfortunately for him a late surge from Munich proved to be too much for him to handle and Pavlenka conceded three late goals as the game completely slipped away.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Gross - Defensively busy Gross had four tackles (three won) in Friday's 4-0 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Gross had plenty to do behind the ball in midfield as Munich sent forward wave-after-wave of attackers. Gross did his best to break up the play but in the end the quality of oppoent proved to be too much for Gross to handle. The midfielder will offer more going forward against more evenly-matched opposition.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Ducksch - Five crosses Ducksch registered one shot (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 4-0 loss to Bayern Munich. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Ducksch was active all across the attack doing everything to latch onto any ball that came his way. Despite his best efforts though he was largely left struggling as Munich controlled the match. Ducksch and Niclas Fullkrug still provide one of the most impressive strike pairings in Germany and could combine for big totals again in 2023-24.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Out due to personal reasons Stark missed Friday's 4-0 loss to Bayern due to personal reasons, Werder announced.

Impact Stark was ruled out due to an undisclosed personal reason. The defender projects as a starter when available but there's no timeline for what Stark's personal circumstance might be. His next chance to play is an Aug. 26 trip to Freiburg.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dikeni Salifou - Not in squad Friday Salifou (illness) is not in the squad for Friday's match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Salifou was not in training this past week, so it's not surprising to see him out of the squad for the season opener, especially after he made just one appearance for Bremen's senior side in 2022-23. His next chance to play will come next Saturday at Freiburg, but he's expected to hold a minor role in the club with limited minutes available.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Friedl - Starting against Bayern Friedl (abdomen) is in the starting lineup for Friday's clash against Bayern Munich.

Impact Friedl dealt with an abdomen injury in the latter stages of preseason, but as expected, he gets the nod here in the defensive line. Friedl was a regular last season as well, racking up 30 starts at center-back in 2022-23.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Harry Kane set for his first start at Bayern Munich on Friday vs. Werder Bremen

Harry Kane is expected to start for Bayern Munich on Friday after appearing as a sub in his debut with the German squad.

AUGUST 17, 2023

Harry Kane set for his first start at Bayern Munich on Friday vs. Werder Bremen

Harry Kane set for his first start at Bayern Munich against Werder Bremen on Friday

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel says Harry Kane has had an “immediate effect” on Bayern's locker-room atmosphere and is expected to make his first start for the German champions...

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dikeni Salifou - Could miss Friday's opener Salifou (ill) was not in training this week and could sit out for Friday's match against Bayern Munich as he continues to deal with an illness, according to manager Dikeni Salifou....

Impact Salifou did not get much playing time with the first team last season, appearing in just one league match. He played in 13 matches with Werder Bremen II, scoring three goals in that span. The midfield could continue to be part time player with the senior team again as he continues his development with the organization.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Naby Keita - Will sit out against Bayern Keita (groin) will not be available for selection for Friday's match against Bayern Munich, confirmed manager Ole Werner.

Impact Keita has begun individual training from a groin injury suffered in preseason, but it is not enough to rule him fit for Friday. He will need at the minimum a full day of full training if he wants to be an option for the team again. The midfielder signed with the club in June from Liverpool after a disappointing campaign with the English side.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Weiser - Returns in cup Weiser (thigh) came off the bench during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Vitoria Koln.

Impact Weiser returned from a long-term thigh injury off the bench in the Pokal defeat. When fit Weiser will be a guaranteed starter on the left flank and one of the most productive creative players in the Bremen lineup.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Friedl - Set to return Friday Friedl (abdomen) is expected to be on the team sheet for Friday's DFB Pokal clash with Viktoria Koln.

Impact Friedl took part of full team training Wednesday and will be on the squad list for Friday. He will look to keep his starting role at center back this season, making 30 starts in 30 appearances in league play during the 2022/23 campaign.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Weiser - Targeting Friday return Weiser (thigh) is hoping to return for Friday's DFB Pokal clash with Vitoria Koln, Bild reports.

Impact Weiser trained fully Wednesday and is expected to make a full return to action for the 2023-24 season opener in the DFB Pokal. The wing-back is the top option on the right flank and should be set for a major role when fit in the Bundesliga.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Friedl - Training fully Friedl (abdomen) took part in full team training during Wednesday's session, Bild reports.

Impact Friedl made his full return to training Wednesday after working to recover from a pre-season abdomen injury. The defender will return to action Friday when Werder open the 2023-24 season in the DFB Pokal against Vitoria Koln.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Senne Lynen - Signs with Werder Lynen signed with Werder Bremen from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, Werder announced.

Impact Lynen completed the transfer to Germany and now has more than a week to try and integrate with his new team. Lynen could provide some competition for the injury-prone Naby Keita and has the talent to compete for a starting spot on merit as well.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Friedl - Back on pitch Friedl (abdomen) is set to participate in parts of training ahead of Friday's DFB Pokal match against Viktoria Koln.

Impact Friedl had picked up an abdomen injury during a friendly match against Toulouse and is working on his recovery by taking part in parts of training. Amos Pieper, Niklas Stark and Milos Veljkovic are the expected pair to line up at center back if Friedl is not fit to play Friday.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Schmidt - Not available for team Schmidt was not at practice Thursday as he has been entering contract discussions with another team.

Impact Schmidt's time with Werder could soon be coming to an end as he is currently in talks with another team on a possible move. He's only made 11 starts in 24 appearances last season, recording three goals in that span.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Naby Keita - Running in training Keita (groin) trained individually Wednesday, Werder Bremen announced.

Impact Keita took part in an individual training session Wednesday. The midfielder suffered a groin injury in pre-season with his new club but is still targeting a return for the opening match of the Bundesliga. Keita could play a significant role when fit, though staying on the pitch has been a major hurdle for the midfielder.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Felix Agu - Back on pitch Agu (knee) took part in individual training Wednesday, Werder announced.

Impact Agu finally made a return to the pitch, completing an individual rehab session. The midfielder has been out for more than nine months and underwent a secondary surgery in May. The midfielder still faces an uncertain timeline for his return, with little chance of being ready early in the 2023-24 Bundesliga.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Friedl - Out indefinitely Friedl sustained an abdominal injury during a friendly against Toulouse on July 24 and is set to be out indefinitely.

Impact Friedl could miss the start of the Bundesliga season after suffering an abdominal injury during preseason. He has yet to return to team training with the start of the new campaign set to take place on Aug 18 against Bayern Munich.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Weiser - Returns to training Weiser (thigh) returned to individual training Monday, Werder announced.

Impact Weiser took part in individual running during Monday's training session. The right wing-back suffered a serious thigh injury at the end of the 2022-23 Bundesliga, and has yet to make a return to training. Weiser is facing a tight race to make it back for the opening match of the Bundesliga, an Aug. 18 clash with Munich.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Butterflies for Kane on Bundesliga debut but he scores as Bayern routs Bremen

Harry Kane set for his first start at Bayern Munich on Friday vs. Werder Bremen

Harry Kane set for his first start at Bayern Munich against Werder Bremen on Friday