Werder Bremen Team News Page 23 - Soccer

Christian Gross - Out against Eintracht Frankfurt Gross will sit out Saturday's clash against Eintracht Frankfurt for an undisclosed reason, according to caretaker Ole Werner. "Christian Gross won't play."

Impact Gross logged in three clearances, two tackles (one won) and one interception in 70 minutes of play last Saturday against Dortmund. With the midfielder out, Maximilian Philipp is the likely favorite to get the start in the midfield against Frankfurt.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jean-Manuel Mbom - Remains out Mbom (calf) is ruled out for Saturday's match against Eintracht Frankfurt, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Mbom has yet to make an appearance this season and remains without a clear timetable to return. Even once cleared to play, the midfielder could struggle to break into the starting XI given his extended injury absence.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Zetterer - Extends contract with Werder Zetterer has signed a contract extension with Werder Bremen, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Zetterer has kept four clean sheets in 13 appearances across all competitions since joining Werder Bremen in January 2015, and he made his Bundesliga debut off the bench this season in a 1-0 defeat to Augsburg on Sept. 9. The 27-year-old has signed on to continue as the club's backup goalkeeper behind Jiri Pavlenka.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Friedl - Eligible for selection Friedl is eligible for selection for Saturday's trip to Frankfurt after serving a one-match ban.

Impact Friedl picked up a one-match suspension for yellow card accumulation but is now eligible to return. The defender will be straight back in the starting XI, and should be fully fit and available for Saturday's clash.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Weiser - Out against Eintracht Weiser (ankle) has been ruled out of next weekend's clash against Eintracht Frankfurt, Werder Bremen announced Monday.

Impact Weiser suffered ligament damage in his ankle against Dortmund on Saturday and is set to miss at least one game while he recovers. Next weekend will be just the second Bundesliga match he hasn't started this season. Niklas Schmidt, Ilia Gruev and Romano Schmid (knee) are all options to replace him in the XI against Frankfurt.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

6th Win in a Row! | SV Werder Bremen - Borussia Dortmund 0-2 | Highlights | MD 20 – Bundesliga 22/23

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE

BVB Hero Bynoe-Gittens - Instant Impact & Goal | Werder Bremen vs. Borussia Dortmund 0-2 | MD 20

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Werder Bremen vs. Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga Highlights | ESPN FC

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Jiri Pavlenka - Concedes twice in loss Pavlenka made seven saves and conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Pavlenka conceded two goals in the second half Saturday, but made a season high seven saves. His defense allowing nine shots on target did not help him much, but it's to be expected as they have allowed five or more shots on target in four of the past five matches. He faces another difficult matchup next Saturday at Eintracht Frankfurt who have scored 40 goals in 19 matches this season.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Bittencourt - Shown fifth yellow card Bittencourt picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Dortmund and will miss the team's next match.

Impact Bittencourt was shown his fifth yellow card this season Saturday, following a bad foul in the 35th minute. As a result he will miss next Saturday's match versus Eintracht Frankfurt and will be next available for selection on Feb. 25. He played fine before being subbed off at halftime, as he won two of four attempted tackles and made one clearance.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Niclas Fullkrug - Five shots in loss Fullkrug took five shots (two on target) and created one chance in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Fullkrug was yet again the most productive Bremen attacker, but was unable to find the back of the net Saturday. He took five shots for the third time this season, but was not able to find the back of the net and add to his league leading 13 goals. He also created one chance, something he has done in five of the past six matches.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Ducksch - Creates three chances in loss Ducksch took two off-target shots, created three chances and had four crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Ducksch did well creating chances Saturday, as he led the team with three. He also whipped in four crosses (two accurate) and took three corners, which are good signs that he will be able to add to his five assists already this season.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Weiser - Forced off with ankle injury Weiser was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match with Dortmund due to an ankle injury.

Impact Weiser landed wrong coming down from an aerial duel and twisted his ankle, leaving the pitch in the 77th minute. Weiser has had an excellent campaign, leading Bremen with seven assists, so a prolonged absence could be problematic.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jean-Manuel Mbom - Remains out Saturday Mbom is not in the match day squad to face Dortmund on Saturday.

Impact Mbom remains out despite being ruled as available in the buildup to the match. The midfielder seems as if he's close to a return so keep an eye on his status for next week's match against Frankfurt.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Philipp - Available Saturday Philipp (strain) was will be in contention versus Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.

Impact Philipp missed the last four games with a strain but is back with the team as a potential option off the bench against Dortmund. He has missed a majority of the season due to injuries during his time with Wolfsburg before joining Bremen on loan. Philipp will hope to make his season debut with the new club Saturday.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jean-Manuel Mbom - In contention against Dortmund Mbom (calf) will be available for Saturday's clash against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Mbom has not made an appearance yet this campaign with a calf injury but could make his season debut off the bench Saturday. He should be nothing more than a substitute option, with Christian Gross and Leonardo Bittencourt solidifying themselves as starters in the midfield.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Romano Schmid - Available Saturday Schmid (knee) will be in the mix against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.

Impact Schmid sat out the last four games with a knee injury, but he is healthy and should be an option off the bench, pending fitness level. With 10 starts in 14 appearances, Schmid's return to the team will be a big plus for some offensive help in the midfield.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Romano Schmid - Completes individual work Schmid (knee) took part in individual training ahead of the team's match against Dortmund on Saturday.

Impact Schmid's lack of team training could see him miss his fifth straight match due to his knee injury. He has two assists and 13 chances created in 10 appearances from the midfield thus far. Jens Stage will continue to see more time on the pitch with if Schmid remains sideline.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Weiser - Eligible to return from suspension Weiser can return to Werder Bremen's squad for Saturday's clash against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Weiser missed Sunday's win over Stuttgart with a suspension for yellow card accumulation, but he is likely to return to the XI against Dortmund as he had started every single Bundesliga match this season on the right wing prior to last weekend.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Gross - Extends contract with Bremen Gross has signed an 18-month contract extension with Werder Bremen, the club announced Monday.

Impact Gross has scored one goal and created four chances from midfield across 16 Bundesliga appearances (14 starts) this season for Werder, and the 33-year-old has now signed on to remain with the club through the 2023/24 campaign.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Amazing Goal by Ducksch! | VfB Stuttgart - SV Werder Bremen 0-2 | Highlights - Bundesliga 2022/23

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Marvin Ducksch - Adds insurance goal Ducksch scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing five times (one accurate) and creating two chances during Sunday's 2-0 win over Stuttgart.

Impact Ducksch found the back of the net in the 77th minute adding an insurance goal for Bremen. The goal was the fourth of the season for the forward, the second most on the team, as Ducksch leads Bremen with 92 crosses and 35 chances created in his 19 appearances.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Stage - Nets first goal of season Stage scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once inaccurately and making five tackles (winning three) during Sunday's 2-0 win over Stuttgart.

Impact Stage found the back of the net in the 59th minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the first of the season to go along with one assist in 18 appearances for the defensive minded midfielder.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jiri Pavlenka - Shuts out Stuttgart Pavlenka kept a clean sheet while making four saves during Sunday's 2-0 win over Stuttgart.

Impact Pavlenka helped Bremen claim all three points by shutting out Stuttgart on Sunday. The clean sheet was the third in 19 league starts for the keeper while his four saves upped his season total to 60.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Niclas Fullkrug - Assists on Sunday Fullkrug had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot and crossing five times inaccurately during Sunday's 2-0 win over Stuttgart.

Impact Fullkrug set up Marvin Ducksch in the 77th minute assisting Bremen's second goal. The assist was the third of the season for the forward to go along with a Bundesliga-high 13 goals in 18 appearances.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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