WERDER BREMEN NEWS

Anthony Jung - Game-time call Saturday Jung (illness) is a game-time decision for Saturday's clash with Schalke, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Jung is facing a late fitness test Saturday due to an illness. The wing-back has been a nailed-on starter, with 12 appearances, all starts. Jung would normally be replaced by Lee Buchanan, who is already ruled out with illness, meaning Jung missing out could force a change of formation.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lee Buchanan - Ruled out Buchanan (illness) is out for Saturday's match against Schalke, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Buchanan is out with an illness, potentially limiting rotational options for Bremen with Anthony Jung questionable due to the same illness. Buchanan has been a consistent contributor off the bench, though he has made just one start during his nine appearances. Buchanan will hope to return for a Tuesday trip to Bayern Munich.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eren Dinkci - Out against Schalke Dinkci (illness) is out for Saturday's clash with Schalke, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Dinkci joins a group of four Bremen players ruled out through injury. The manager didn't give any indication of how serious the illness was, likely meaning it's not overly severe. Dinkci has made just a single appearance and does little to change the first team with his absence. Dinkci's first chance to return is a Tuesday trip to Munich.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Füllkrug, Khedira some German surprises hoping for World Cup

Some players are certain to be in Germany’s squad for the World Cup in Qatar but the start of the Bundesliga has brought some new names into the limelight

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lee Buchanan - Absent from training Thursday Buchanan didn't participate in Thursday's training session due to illness.

Impact Buchanan was left on the bench in Friday's win over Hertha Berlin despite starting in the previous match against Freiburg. When fit, he's more of a rotational option than one to regularly start.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Felix Agu - Out until Winter break Agu will be sidelined until 2023 with a long-term issue in his patellar tendon, Werder Bremen announced.

Impact Agu is set to be out indefinitely. The midfielder has made just three appearances off the bench and features more frequently for the U23 side than the senior team. Agu could return as soon as January, with two full months to recover his fitness.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolai Rapp - Returns to team training Rapp (strain) is back in team training, Werder Bremen announced Tuesday.

Impact Rapp returned to training in full to open the week, a good sign that he will be fit for a Saturday clash with Schalke. Rapp made five appearances off the bench before picking up the injury, though with three games in seven days before the World Cup break, it's likely Rapp would see playing time.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jean-Manuel Mbom - Training on grass Mbom (Achilles) trained on his own during Tuesday's session.

Impact Mbom still has a ways to go in his recovery from a ruptured Achilles but it's a good sign to see him make progress. Look for him to play some sort of role in 2023, and he could carve out a regular place in the lineup if all goes well.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ilia Gruev - Creates two chances Gruev had three crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Hertha BSC Berlin.

Impact Gruev created two chances during Friday's win, while also sending in two corners, his first two of the campaign. It's unlikely that Gruev is taking work away from Marvin Ducksch on set-pieces, though it's a nice boon for fantasy managers. Gruev will remain a solid floor play, with some upside if this role on set-pieces sticks in any meaningful way.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Romano Schmid - Quiet day in win Schmid had two crosses (zero accurate) and zero chances created in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Hertha BSC Berlin.

Impact Schmid was his usual low-floor self during Friday's win, contributing more on the pitch than shows up on fantasy scores. The attacking midfielder doesn't offer much threat, though he has created 10 chances in eight starts. Schmid remains a flier in most formats, with his low contributions on either side of the ball.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Weiser - Three shots in win Weiser had three shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate), and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 victory against Hertha BSC Berlin.

Impact Weiser was involved in everything Friday, drawing six fouls and nearly getting himself sent off. The right wing-back will have to be on his best behavior before the Winter break, with four yellow cards to his name, one away from suspension. Weiser remains a high floor option with defensive and offensive contributions as he drives play from right wing-back.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Ducksch - Narrowly misses goal Ducksch had three shots (zero on goal), nine crosses (three accurate), and two corners in Friday's 1-0 win versus Hertha BSC Berlin.

Impact Ducksch once again was impressive alongside Niclas Fullkrug leading the attack and came inches away from a goal with some nice interplay. The striker has a solid role on set-pieces as well with 25 chances created in 12 matches. Ducksch remains a strong fantasy option in all formats, with a very safe floor and sky-high upside alongside Fullkrug.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Friedl - Has suspension reduced Friedl had his two-match suspension reduced on appeal and will now be available for Saturday's match against Schalke, his club have announced.

Impact Friedl served one game of his suspension for a red card picked up Oct. 22 against Freiburg before his appeal was successful. He should expect to take back a starting spot from Amos Pieper in the coming match as Friedl has started in all 11 of his appearances.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Füllkrug heads Werder Bremen to win over Hertha Berlin

Niclas Füllkrug went atop the Bundesliga’s scoring chart by heading in a late winner to give Werder Bremen a 1-0 victory over Hertha Berlin on Friday and propel his promoted team i...

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jiri Pavlenka - Shuts out Hertha Pavlenka kept a clean sheet while making a save during Friday's 1-0 win over Hertha Berlin.

Impact Pavlenka helped Bremen claim all three points by shutting out Hertha on Friday. The clean sheet was the second in 12 league starts for the keeper while his lone save upped his season total to 42.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Amos Pieper - Helps Bremen to clean sheet Pieper took two shots (zero on goal), made an interception, two tackles (winning one) and eight clearances during Friday's 1-0 win over Hertha Berlin.

Impact Pieper helped Bremen keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back three on Friday. The centerback's eight clearances in the match helped him take a team-high total of 44 as he's made ten league starts with Friday's clean sheet being his first during his time on the pitch.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Niclas Fullkrug - Approaching double digit goals Fullkrug scored a goal while taking four shots (two on goal) and creating two chances during Friday's 1-0 win over Hertha Berlin.

Impact Fullkrug found the back of the net in the 85th minute scoring the lone goal of the match. The goal was a league-leading ninth of the season for the forward as he's fired the second most shots in the league with 39 as a starter in all 12 of Bremen's matches.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Jung - Sets up lone Bremen goal Jung had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing twice (one accurate) and taking two shots (one on goal) during Friday's 1-0 win over Hertha Berlin.

Impact Jung set up Niclas Fullkrug in the 85th minute assisting the lone goal of the match. The assist was the second in 12 starts for the wing-back to go along with one goal, 23 tackles and 11 crosses.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Back in starting XI Stark (foot) was named to the starting XI against Hertha Berlin on Friday.

Impact Stark had started three straight matches prior to getting hurt but will be back on the pitch Friday. In those contests, the central defender generated 10 tackles (seven won), eight clearances and seven interceptions. Stark should continue to compile defensive stats, though he won't offer much in the offensive third.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Milos Veljkovic - Starting against Hertha Veljkovic (thigh) was named to the starting XI versus Hertha Berlin on Friday.

Impact Veljkovic returns to the starting XI after having missed the previous two contests due to his thigh problem. With Niklas Stark (foot) also returning, the Werder Bremen backline is almost back to 100 percent, though Marco Friedl is suspended.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Werder hosts Hertha, Lens looks to close in on PSG

Werder Bremen hosts Hertha Berlin in a meeting of two teams seeking mid-table sanctuary from the threat of relegation from the Bundesliga

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Milos Veljkovic - Available Friday Veljkovic (thigh) is available for Friday's clash with Hertha, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Veljkovic is available Friday against Hertha after making a full return to training Thursday. The defender will likely be straight back in the starting XI, potentially alongside Niklas Stark, though it's possible Veljkovic is eased back into action on the bench.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Bittencourt - Agrees contract extension Bittencourt has agreed a multi-year contract extension with Werder Bremen, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Bittencourt will be staying with Werder Bremen long-term. The midfielder stuck with the club through relegation and has been a major contributor on their return to the Bundesliga. It's unclear how long the extension will be but Bittencourt is becoming the talisman for Bremen and has currently led them to the top half of the table, competing for a European berth.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Friedl - Two-match suspension confirmed Friedl's two-match suspension has been confirmed after being sent off during a Saturday clash with Freiburg.

Impact Friedl and Bremen appealed the decision, hoping to have the defender back for a Saturday clash with Schalke. The DFB declined the appeal and have confirmed that Friedl will be sidelined until a Nov. 8 trip to Bayern Munich. Lee Buchanan is a likely replacement in the back-three.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Gross - Set for return Gross (illness) trained with the first team during Tuesday's session, Werder announced.

Impact Gross missed a 2-0 loss to Freiburg with an illness, but is set for a return during Friday's clash with Hertha. Gross will likely find himself back in the starting XI if fully fit and available. Before this illness Gross had played nine matches, creating four chances and making 13 tackles in holding midfield.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE