Werder Bremen Team News Page 16 - Soccer

Romano Schmid - First Bundesliga goal Schmid scored once and assisted three times during 27 appearances (15 starts) in the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Schmid played a mixed role in attacking midfield in 2022/23. The forward also took over at striker while Niclas Fullkrug was struggling with a calf injury. Schmid scored his first Bundesliga goal on 18 shots and added a career-high 22 chances created. Schmid will hope to find a more secure role in the starting XI, though he played in various positions throughout the first team.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ilia Gruev - Takes on significant role Gruev made 31 appearances (18 starts) during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Gruev took a step forward in his first full season in the Bundesliga. The midfielder did well throughout the season adding 31 appearances and taking over a consistent role in defensive midfield. Gruev started the final three matches of the Bundesliga and made four tackles while adding four clearances.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Bittencourt - Injuries slow season Bittencourt made 25 appearances (22 starts) scoring three times in an injury-riddled 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Bittencourt managed five goal contributions while on the pitch but struggled with a variety of minor injuries. When fit Bittencourt was a frequent part of the starting XI in attacking midfield and on the right wing. Bittencourt ended the season fully fit starting all nine matches during the run-in.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Stage - Career-year in big role Stage scored three times and assisted three more times during 32 appearances (21 starts) in the Bundesliga.

Impact Stage held a major place in the starting XI and rewarded that role with six goal contributions. While he faces heavy competition for a spot in the starting XI moving forward Stage did well on both sides of the ball. Stage heads into pre-season with the chance to compete with Ilia Gruev and Leandro Bittencourt for a spot in the starting XI.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Milos Veljkovic - Tops two thousand minutes Veljkovic made 29 appearances (25 starts), scoring and assisting once during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Veljkovic was a consistent starter throughout the Bundesliga while recording a career-high two goal contributions. The defender also piled on 99 clearances and made 33 interceptions. Veljkovic partnered Niklas Stark and Amos Pieper in the starting XI and earned three clean sheets in his first season back in the Bundesliga.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Excellent on debut Stark made 27 appearances (23 starts) during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Stark moved to Werder after a long career with Hertha and immediately took a major role in the starting XI. The defender made 107 clearances and piled on 56 tackles during 2,082 minutes played. Stark remains a key part of the first team while fit and is a favorite to anchor the defense heading into pre-season.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Jung - Appears in every match Jung made 34 appearances (32 starts) during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Jung made an appearance in every single Bundesliga match and netted a pair of goals while assisting five times while creating 22 chances. The midfielder took a major role at left wing-back and was brilliant throughout. Jung extended his contract in February and is set to remain as the starter heading into 2023/24.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jiri Pavlenka - Only four clean sheets Pavlenka conceded 61 goals during 33 Bundesliga appearances in the 2022/23 season.

Impact Pavlenka started all but once during the season and made 111 saves, the second most he's made in a single season. The goalkeeper also conceded 61 goals the second most he's allowed as well. Pavlenka heads into pre-season as the expected starter for 2023/24.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Zetterer - Remains backup Zetterer made two appearances (one starts) during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Zetterer extended his contract with Bremen earlier in the season but remains the backup. Jiri Pavlenka remains the starter moving forward into the 2023/24 campaign with Zetterer unlikely to challenge for the starting job in pre-season.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lee Buchanan - First Bundesliga goal Buchanan scored once during 21 appearances (two starts) during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Buchanan made 21 appearances and took on a rotational role during his first season with Bremen. The defender didn't managed to take over in the starting XI from Mitchell Weiser but still did well when given chances. Buchanan heads into the pre-season intent on earning a bigger role in 2023/24.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eren Dinkci - No starts Dinkci made 17 appearances (no starts) during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Dinkci failed to make a start in the Bundesliga and was held to just 216 minutes. The forward is a top option to go out on loan with Niclas Fullkrug and Marvin Ducksch remaining atop the depth chart to lead the line. Dinkci has remained a minor figure with the senior team totaling just 25 appearances in two Bundesliga seasons.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Schmidt - Injured during season finale Schmidt was forced to come off with an apparent injury during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Union Berlin.

Impact It was an unfortunate way to Schmidt to end his season as it was his first start since April 2. He was handed a limited role this season, recording just 11 starts in 24 appearances while generating three goals on 21 shots (nine on target). Though two years left on his contract, the midfield could explore his option elsewhere amid lack of playing time with the team, failing to solidly a starting role over Jens Stage, Leonardo Bittencourt and Christian Gross.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Friedl - Logs double-digit clearances in loss Friedl made four tackles (three won), 10 clearances, two interceptions and one block during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Union Berlin.

Impact Friedl finished his campaign with another stellar performance, racking up double-digit clearances for the first time this season, but this wasn't enough for his side to have a better result. This was the best season of Friedl's career from a statistical standpoint, with 62 tackles, 122 clearances, 58 interceptions (second-best in Bundesliga) and 17 blocks over 30 domestic starts.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Ducksch - Takes four shots versus Union Ducksch had four shots (two on target) and created one chance during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Union Berlin.

Impact Ducksch was Werder's biggest threat up front, once again pacing his side in shots attempted but that wasn't enough for them to finish the campaign with at least one more point. With 12 goals, six assists, 95 shots, 52 chances created and 164 crosses while starting all 34 Bundesliga matches, Ducksch had a memorable campaign and his performances will certainly many wanting to sign him during the summer.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Niclas Fullkrug - Quiet against Union Berlin Fullkrug had zero shots and one inaccurate cross during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Union Berlin.

Impact Fullkrug made his second consecutive start but was still far from his best rhythm, failing to even attempt a shot despite playing the full 90. However, we can't forget what the forward did before getting injured mid-April as he was one of the top Bundesliga players while healthy. After finishing his campaign with 16 goals, five assists, 79 shots and 34 chances created over 28 starts, Fullkrug will certainly have many teams interested on his services during the summer transfer window.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jiri Pavlenka - Makes three saves in loss Pavlenka made three saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Union Berlin.

Impact Pavlenka had a very solid performance but his clean sheet hopes were spoiled in the 81st minute when Rani Khedira beat him with a very well-placed one-timed shot from inside the box to seal the 1-0 win for the opposition. Despite the fact that he finished second among all Bundesliga goalkeepers with 111 saves over 33 starts, his overall numbers this season weren't as inspiring as he wanted because of the 61 goals allowed and just four clean sheets.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Felix Agu - Could not return for season finale Agu (knee) will not return for Saturday's finale against Union Berlin, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Agu has been training individually and continuing his rehab program, but it was not enough to make a return before the end of the season. He's only made three appearances this season after making eight starts in 15 matches in 2021/22. After signing a contract extension in the summer, he will look to be ready for preseason training and fight for a starting role for the 2023/24 campaign.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Amos Pieper - Will remain out Pieper (wrist) will miss the last match of the season against Union Berlin on Saturday, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Pieper has not been able to start a match since March 17 with a few stints on the injured list. During his first season with the club, he's totaled 22 starts in 29 appearances, recording two goals, one assist, 88 clearances and 46 tackles (30 won). The defender will be back for his second season with Bremen for his second year in his four-year contract.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dikeni Salifou - Fails to return before season ends Salifou (foot) will not make a return for Saturday's match against Union Berlin, confirmed manager Ole Werner.

Impact Salifou had only made one appearance this season, missing the season with a foot injury. He hopes to return for preseason after signing a long-term deal with the club last summer.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Gross - Will sit out against Union Berlin Gross (knee) will miss the last match of the season against Union Berlin on Saturday, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Gross will end the season on the injured list with a knee issue. He's spent a few matches sidelined with other injuries this campaign, recording 23 starts in 26 appearances, recording a goal, an assist, 37 clearances and 56 tackles (25 won). The midfielder is expected to return to preseason training healthy for his last season left in his contract with Bremer.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Weiser - WIll miss season finale Weiser (thigh) will not be an option for Saturday's finale against Union Berlin, confirmed manager Ole Werner.

Impact Weiser will miss the last match of the season with a thigh injury. He's missed four games with injury, keeping himself healthy for most of the campaign. This resulted in 29 starts in 30 appearances, totaling two goals and nine assists with 75 crosses (27 accurate). He's surpassing his career high of assists for a season during his first season with the club. The midfielder is set to return to the club for his second year on his contract.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Gross - Returns against Koln Gross made his return from a knee injury, coming on as a half-time substitute in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Koln.

Impact Gross suffered a knee injury before the match against Leipzig, but recovered in time to play the second half against Koln. The midfielder will likely retake his place in the starting XI for Saturday's game against Union, possibly at the expense of Ilia Gruev.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Ducksch - Registers assist Ducksch assisted one goal and attempted six shots (three on target) and eight crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Koln.

Impact Ducksch attempted more crosses and shots than anyone else on the pitch and deserved his assist, despite it coming from a misdirected header that fell kindly for Romano Schmid. Ducksch can be happy with his haul of 12 goals and six assists in his first season back in the top flight, having spent the previous four seasons in the 2. Bundesliga.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Romano Schmid - Scores off the bench Schmid scored from his only shot in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Koln.

Impact Schmid was back on the bench having started the previous two games, but was introduced at half-time with his team trailing 1-0. He did well to slot home from a tight angle for his first Bundesliga goal.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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