Werder Bremen Team News Page 19 - Soccer

Mitchell Weiser - Creates two chances in loss Weiser took a shot and created two chances in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against SC Freiburg. He also made two clearances in the match.

Impact Weiser has now taken a shot and created at least one chance in each of his last five Bundesliga starts on the right wing, but he was unable to add to his eight assists on the season Sunday as his side lost to Freiburg.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Ducksch - Takes four shots in loss Ducksch took four shots (one on target) and created a chance in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against SC Freiburg. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Ducksch remained active up front on Sunday and he's averaging 3.5 shots (1.2 on target) per Bundesliga game since the start of March, but he couldn't find a potential equalizer to salvage a result against Freiburg.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jiri Pavlenka - Concedes two goals to Freiburg Pavlenka made a save but conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against SC Freiburg.

Impact Pavlenka was beaten by a Roland Sallai strike and a header from Lucas Holer as Werder Bremen squandered a lead and extended its winless run to six Bundesliga games since their last win in February. Pavlenka will want to do better next weekend against bottom-of-the-table Hertha Berlin, which have scored 33 goals in 28 matches this season.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Bittencourt - Records assist against Freiburg Bittencourt created two chances and assisted a goal in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against SC Freiburg. He also won two of three tackles in the match

Impact Bittencourt set up a Maximilian Philipp strike just after halftime Sunday for his second assist of the season, both of them coming in his last four appearances since the start of March.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Philipp - Scores goal against Freiburg Philipp took three shots (two on target and scored a goal in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against SC Freiburg. He also created a chance and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Philipp opened the scoring just after halftime Sunday in what was his first Bundesliga start since joining Werder Bremen on-loan in January, and his first goal in the competition since August while he was with Wolfsburg. He had come off the bench as a substitute in eight consecutive matches prior to Sunday, and this performance could earn him a few more appearances in the XI during the final stretch of the campaign.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Niclas Fullkrug - Expected back in training Fullkrug (strain) is expected to return to training before Saturday's trip to Hertha, manager Ole Werner told DeichStube.

Impact Fullkrug was left on the sideline against Freiburg as a precautionary measure due to some muscular issues. The forward is expected to return to training before Saturday's clash, and barring any setbacks has a good chance to play. Fullkrug has been one of the best in Germany when on the pitch with 16 goals and five assists in 26 starts.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Amos Pieper - Creates chance in return Pieper recorded one chance in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against SC Freiburg.

Impact Pieper appeared off the bench to play just seven minutes after sitting out last match with an ankle issue. He should return to the starting XI with no problem for Saturday's clash with Herth Berlin at center back, alongside Niklas Stark and Marco Friedl.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Freiburg Fights For Europe! | SV Werder Bremen - SC Freiburg 1-2 | Highlights | Bundesliga 2022/23

APRIL 16, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Freiburg beats Bremen 2-1 to boost Champions League hopes

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APRIL 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Amos Pieper - Available from bench Pieper is fit and in the match day squad to face Freiburg on Sunday.

Impact Pieper returns from an ankle injury in time to take up a role in Sunday's squad. The defender starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Niclas Fullkrug - Ruled out Sunday Fullkrug (strain) will not be available for Sunday's clash with SC Freiburg.

Impact Bundesliga's current top scorer Niclas Fullkrug will not be available for Sunday's match with a strain. He is averaging three shots a game with three goals and two assists in the last six contests. Mazimilian Philipp is expected to starter at forward alongside Marvin Ducksch in his absence.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Amos Pieper - Could return Sunday Pieper (ankle) participated in parts of training this week and looks good to go for Sunday's clash with SC Freiburg, confirmed manager Ole Werner. "Everything is looking good for A...

Impact Pieper returned to training this week and looks fit to play Sunday. He is likely to start off the bench at minimum, with Niklas Stark, Milos Veljkovic and Marco Friedl the expected back line against Freiburg. The defender could challenge Veljkovic for that starting spot back after making 21 starts in 25 appearances thus far, totaling 82 clearances and 43 tackles (26 won) thus far.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Amos Pieper - Involved in parts of training Pieper (ankle) participated in parts of training ahead of Sunday's match against SC Freiburg.

Impact This is a promising sign for Pieper, who was forced to sit out last match with an ankle issue. However, he struggled to finish the session Wednesday, which is why he only completed part of training. The defender will continue to be assessed this week to see if he will be ready for Sunday's match. At the moment, Milos Veljkovic will continue to start at center back in his absence.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Niclas Fullkrug - Scores goal Fullkrug scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Mainz.

Impact Fullkrug's latest goal is his first following the international break. The striker will look to build a goal streak during Werder Bremen's next game, currently scheduled April 16 against SC Freiburg.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Stage - Starts again, scores goal Stage scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Mainz.

Impact Despite an international break, Stage was used as a substitute option during Werder Bremen's first post-respite game on April 2. Fortunately for him, Stage was part of the team's starting XI again Saturday, when he logged his third goal across 2023.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jiri Pavlenka - Records eight saves Pavlenka had eight saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Mainz.

Impact Despite allowing multiple goals again, Pavlenka compensated for them, unlike during his previous appearance. April has already shown Pavlenka's floor and ceiling, with both his appearances respectively having his best and worst save tallies across the 2022-23 Bundesliga.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Amos Pieper - Ruled out with ankle injury Pieper (ankle) won't be an option for Saturday's clash against Mainz, according to manager Ole Werner. "Amos Pieper won't be in the squad on Saturday. He has ankle problems."

Impact Pieper came off the bench last match and scored, but will have to sit out Saturday after picking up an ankle injury earlier in the week. He's been a regular member of the starting XI this season, making 21 starts in 21 appearances. Milos Veljkovic will start at center back for a second game in a row in his absence against Mainz.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jiri Pavlenka - No saves in return Pavlenka had no saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Hoffenheim.

Impact Pavlenka missed a match due to illness and didn't seem at his sharpest during Sunday's loss. The goalkeeper failed to stop either of the shots he faced and was saddled with the narrow loss. Pavlenka has managed only four clean sheets during 25 starts, while making 78 saves.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Ducksch - Shut out in loss Ducksch recorded three shots (two on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Hoffenheim.

Impact Ducksch had scored four goals in his last four matches coming into Sunday's clash, but was held off the scoresheet. The forward has put together an impressive campaign with eight goals and five assists alongside 42 chances created in 26 starts. Ducksch will be a strong option to close out the season with the chance to move into double-digit goals.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Weiser - Assists Sunday Weiser assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and four chances created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Hoffenheim.

Impact Weiser earned his eighth assist of the season and his first since January, setting Amos Pieper up for a late tally. The right midfielder has been in the midst of a career-year and has the chance to reach double-digit assists with a strong end to the season. Weiser has created 31 chances in 23 appearances (22 starts) while sending in 55 crosses.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Amos Pieper - Nets rare goal Pieper scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Pieper scored his second of the season a rare goal from the center-back, who came off the bench for the final 15 minutes. Pieper has been a consistent starter, making 25 appearances and 21 starts. Clean sheets haven't been overly available for the center-back, who has earned just one in those 21 starts, while making 82 clearances.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Huge Win For Hoffenheim! | Werder Bremen - Hoffenheim 1-2 | Highlights | MD 26 – Bundesliga 2022/23

APRIL 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Hoffenheim beats Bremen to ease pressure on Matarazzo

American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo has picked up his second consecutive win as Hoffenheim beat Werder Bremen 2-1 to ease away from the Bundesliga's relegation zone

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michael Zetterer - In backup duty Zetterer is fit and in the match day squad to face Hoffenheim on Sunday.

Impact Zetterer returns from an illness in time to feature in Sunday's squad. The keeper will serve as the backup to Jiri Pavlenka.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Milos Veljkovic - Ready to start Sunday Veljkovic is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Hoffenheim.

Impact Veljkovic returns from a calf injury which kept him out of Bremen's previous match. The defender has helped his club keep three clean sheets in his 21 appearances.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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