Werder Bremen Team News Page 21 - Soccer

Doan grabs late winner for Freiburg to leave Hoffenheim last

Japan midfielder Ritsu Doan has struck late for Freiburg to beat Hoffenheim 2-1 and leave American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo’s team bottom of the Bundesliga

MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marvin Ducksch - Opens the scoring Sunday Ducksch scored a goal while taking five shots (two on goal) and crossing four times inaccurately during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Ducksch found the back of the net in the 30th minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the sixth in 24 appearances for the forward as Ducksch is second on the club in goals and assists while leading Bremen with 121 crosses and 42 chances created.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Niclas Fullkrug - Involved in both goals Fullkrug had an assist with his lone chance created and scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Fullkrug set up Marvin Ducksch to open the scoring in the 30th minute before converting a penalty in the 86th to play a role in both Bremen goals. The assist was the fourth in 23 appearances for the forward while his goal upped his season total to a Bundesliga leading 15.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jiri Pavlenka - Concedes three to Leverkusen Pavlenka allowed three goals while making two saves during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Pavlenka conceded a goal in the first half and two in the second as Bremen dropped all three points on Sunday. The keeper has now allowed 45 goals in 24 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 78.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 12, 2023 • SKY.COM

Leonardo Bittencourt - Out with illness Bittencourt is not in the match day squad to face Leverkusen on Sunday due to illness.

Impact Bittencourt misses out on Sunday's match after coming down with an illness in the buildup. The midfielder will hope to return in time for next week's trip to Borussia Monchengladbach.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lee Buchanan - Makes bench Sunday Buchanan is fit and in the match day squad to face Leverkusen on Sunday.

Impact Buchanan returns from a muscle strain which kept him out of Bremen's past two matches. The defender starts from the bench having started just one match in his 14 appearances.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Ready for Sunday Stark is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Leverkusen.

Impact Stark returns from an illness which kept him out of last week's match against Augsburg. The center back starts in the Bremen back line having helped his club keep two clean sheets in 16 appearances.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Milos Veljkovic - Starting against Leverkusen Veljkovic is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Leverkusen.

Impact Veljkovic returns from an undisclosed injury to start for Bremen on Sunday. The center back has helped his club keep three clean sheets in 19 appearances.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jean-Manuel Mbom - Remains sidelined Mbom (calf) is out for Sunday's clash with Leverkusen, manager Ole Werner told reporters.

Impact Mbom remains sidelined with a calf injury and is facing an uphill battle to return before the international break. The midfielder has one more chance to return, a Friday trip to Gladbach before a two-week international break.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Romano Schmid - Returns to sideline Schmid (illness) will be sidelined for Sunday's clash with Leverkusen, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Schmid is back out of the team with an illness that is picking apart the Bremen team. Schmid has been a consistent option off the bench and has made 18 appearances (11 starts) in the Bundesliga. The attacking midfielder will hope to return before the international break.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Gross - Sidelined via illness Gross (illness) is out for Sunday's clash with Leverkusen, manager Ole Werner announced.

Impact Gross is part of the group of Bremen players sidelined via illness, and will now be out of the starting XI once more. The midfielder has been a major part of the first team in defensive midfield and will be hard to replace, though Ilia Gruev is one possible option.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Friedl - Ruled out Friedl (illness) is out for Sunday's clash with Leverkusen, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Friedl headlines a list of five absentees due to illness, a majority of which play in the defense. This is going to be a major challenge for the club as a whole with Friedl, Christian Gross (illness), and Romano Schmid (illness) all sidelined. The concern for Bremen may end up being goal difference rather than any points with this many starters out.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Back to training Stark (illness) took part in parts of training Wednesday ahead of Sunday's clash against Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Stark missed the last two matches with an illness, but looks like he is easing his way back to training. He's expected to return to the lineup Saturday with Christian Gross (illness) missing training this week.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Milos Veljkovic - Back in training Veljkovic (undisclosed) returned to training with Werder Bremen on Wednesday after missing last weekend's loss to FC Augsburg.

Impact Veljkovic has started 16 of Bremen's 23 Bundesliga matches in the back-three this season, but he missed last weekend's match with an undisclosed issue. He has returned to training with his teammates and might be able to return to the squad for Sunday's clash against Leverkusen.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Felix Agu - Return to training possible Agu (knee) is set for a possible return to training, bild.de reports.

Impact Agu could return to training in the coming weeks, though it remains to be seen if he will make it back onto the pitch in 2022/23. The midfielder has been sidelined for over four months with a serious knee injury.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Bittencourt - Logs assist against Augsburg Bittencourt made an assist, had one off-target shot, sent in three crosses (one accurate), drew two fouls and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Augsburg.

Impact Bittencourt had his first appearance on the scoresheet since August, assisting Jens Stage for his side's lone goal in the 16th minute with a cross from the right flank. With just two goals and an assist over 16 appearances this season, the midfielder is still far from expected regarding offensive production but will hope this assist is a sign of better things to come moving forward.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Stage - Scores in loss against Augsburg Stage scored a goal off three shots (one on target) during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Augsburg.

Impact Stage was at the right place to benefit from a huge mistake by the opposing goalkeeper and head the ball home to momentarily draw things level at 1-1 in the 16th minute. Accuracy wasn't there for the midfielder throughout the rest of the contest but, with two goals over his last five starts, he'll still be in a great position to remain in the lineup for the upcoming matches.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jiri Pavlenka - Beaten twice against Augsburg Pavlenka made three saves and conceded two goals during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Augsburg.

Impact Pavlenka wasn't at fault for either goal scored by the opposition but the fact that he had another game being beaten multiple times and averages over two goals against per game over his last 10 starts makes him a very risky pick for fantasy purposes. The goalkeeper will try to bounce back during Mar. 12 home clash against Bayer Leverkusen.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Niclas Fullkrug - Takes five shots versus Augsburg Fullkrug had five shots (two on target), created two chances and drew two fouls during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Augsburg.

Impact Fullkrug couldn't score as he did on the previous match but was still one of his side's most productive players, leading all players in shots attempted and making opposing goalkeeper work a couple of times. With 14 goals over 22 starts, Fullkrug remains Bundesliga's top goalscorer this season. Up next for him is Mar. 12 home clash against Bayer Leverkusen.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Weiser - Plays in defeat Weiser (ankle) played 22 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Augsburg.

Impact Weiser returned to the bench Saturday and played 22 minutes during the loss. The wing-back is still building his fitness back up, but when fully fit should be a nailed-on starter once more. Leonardo Bittencourt will likely shift back to central midfield once Weiser is ready for a role in the starting XI.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Lee Buchanan - Out with injury Buchanan (strain) will not be an option for Saturday's clash against FC Augsburg.

Impact Buchanan is suffering from a knock and will not play in his second straight match. He has only started once on 14 games, totaling one goal, 15 crosses (two accurate) and 10 clearances in that span.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Will miss Augsburg trip Stark (illness) will not make the trip to Augsburg Saturday.

Impact Stark was not able to recover in time and will sit out for the second straight match. Milos Veljkovic will likely start in his place until he is well enough to return to the starting XI.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Felix Agu - Out again Agu (knee) won't be an option for Saturday's match against Augsburg.

Impact Agu is still recovering from a knee injury and will miss his 11th match in a row. This season has not been too friendly to the midfielder, failing to get appearances with the first team while also dealing with a long-term injury. He will be limited to just a bench role once healthy.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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