Werder Bremen Team News Page 29 - Soccer

Niklas Schmidt - Trains with team Schmidt (illness) returned to full team training during Tuesday's session, Werder announced.

Impact Schmidt has been recovering his fitness after dealing with a flu, but made a full return to training Tuesday. The midfielder is little more than a depth option, but his availability could be crucial as Werder head into a busy November schedule.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Returns to full team training Stark (foot) returned to full team training Tuesday, Werder announced.

Impact Stark returned to full team training ahead of Friday's clash with Hertha. This was always the expected timeline and is a good sign that Stark should be fully available for Friday's clash, where he could take over Milos Veljkovic (thigh) in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Milos Veljkovic - Trains individually Tuesday Veljkovic (thigh) is training individually Tuesday, DeichStube.de reports.

Impact Veljkovic is in individual training Tuesday as he deals with a thigh issue. The defender is hopeful of making a return to team training Wednesday after positive results from his scans Monday. Veljkovic could be replaced by the returning Niklas Stark if he isn't 100% for a Friday clash with Hertha.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Moukoko, 17, in Germany's preliminary WCup squad

Borussia Dortmund’s 17-year-old forward Youssoufa Moukoko has reportedly been included in Germany’s preliminary squad for the World Cup

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Niclas Fullkrug - Takes two shots against Freiburg Fullkrug had two off-target shots, created two chances, drew three fouls and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 2-0 loss against Freiburg.

Impact Fullkrug had a couple of moments here but was far from the player Werder fans became used to see this season. Obviously, the fact his side had to play with one man down since the 14th minute reduced his chances of making an impact but the forward still has four scoreless outing over the last six matches after starting the season with goals in four of the first five. Up next for the league's joint top scorer is Friday's home clash against Hertha Berlin.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Amos Pieper - Fills stat sheet despite loss Pieper had three shots (one on target) and made three tackles (two won), eight clearances and one interception during Saturday's 2-0 loss against Freiburg.

Impact Pieper not only filled the stat sheet defensively as he's used to do, this time including a season high in clearances, but was also active on the attacking end, pacing his side in shots attempted. However, his efforts weren't enough for Werder to overcome a one-man deficit since the 14th minute. Regardless of the results the center-back is one of Werder's most reliable fantasy pieces and should always be considered against any opponent.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jiri Pavlenka - Beaten twice versus Freiburg Pavlenka made five saves and conceded two goals during Saturday's 2-0 loss against Freiburg.

Impact Pavlenka saw his side playing with one man down since the 14th minute and did his best to keep his side in contention but ended up allowing two second-half goals. Despite being beaten at least once in each of his last five starts, the goalkeeper is one of the biggest reasons why his side could extract some points during this stretch, with 26 saves. Up next for Pavlenka is Friday's home clash against Hertha Berlin.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Milos Veljkovic - New tests Monday Veljkovic (thigh) underwent more tests Monday to learn the extent of his muscular issue, DeichStube.de reports.

Impact Veljkovic is a heavy doubt for a Friday clash with Hertha unless the news is overwhelmingly positive from the extra tests. The defender has a short turn around to recover from a soft tissue injury that he suffered a set-back with during training. Niklas Stark is set to return Friday and could take Veljkovic's place in the back-three.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Gross - Training Monday Gross (illness) returned to individual training Monday, Werder announced.

Impact Gross is back in individual training and should be an option for Friday's clash with Hertha. Gross missed out on a Saturday clash with Freiburg due to a minor illness, but his immediate return to training makes a return Friday extremely likely.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Training individually Stark (foot) was in individual training Monday, Werder announced.

Impact Stark returned to individual training, and is expected to return Friday. The defender's injury is believed to be minor, with Werder hoping to return him to full team training Tuesday. Barring a set-back, Stark will be back in the starting XI against Hertha.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Schmidt - Training individually Monday Schmidt (illness) trained individually and is expected to return for Friday's clash with Hertha, bild.de reports.

Impact Schmidt made a return to individual training and is expected to be available Friday. This is good news for depth but little more as Schmidt has made just a single start since Werder returned to the Bundesliga.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolai Rapp - Out against Hertha Rapp (strain) will be out for Friday's clash with Hertha, DeichStube.de report.

Impact Rapp has yet to return to training and appears to be out for yet another week. Originally his muscular injury was thought to be minor but it appears Rapp will be sidelined for over a month. Rapp has four matches in the space of one week to potentially return to during a jam-packed early-November schedule.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 23, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Marco Friedl - Sees red against Freiburg Friedl was sent off after 14 minutes of Saturday's match against Freiburg.

Impact Friedl will miss Friday's match against Hertha Berlin following his dismissal. He had started every game until then and Lee Buchanan should make another start during his absence.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Dealing with foot injury Stark won't play in Saturday's match against Freiburg due to a "bruised foot".

Impact Stark had started in three straight games before missing out Saturday. Amos Pieper has been able to start thanks to start.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Gross - Out Saturday against Freiburg Gross has missed the team sheet for Saturday's match against Freiburg due to an illness.

Impact Gross started eight straight games before missing Saturday's match. As a defensive-midfielder, the value at his position isn't too high.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Milos Veljkovic - Won't play Saturday Veljkovic (thigh) is out due to muscular problems for Saturday's match against Freiburg.

Impact Veljkovic was supposedly fit midweek for a cup match but he's out over the weekend. He started nine times before missing Saturday's loss to Mainz and will now miss a second straight league contest.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Schmidt - Out due to illness Schmidt isn't available for Saturday's match against Freiburg due to an illness.

Impact Schmidt has started just once this season so his absence isn't as impactful as some of the others missing out Saturday. He'll still get some chances off the bench before the World Cup break.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Ducksch - Expected to be available Ducksch is expected to be available for Saturday's trip to Freiburg, according to Bundesliga.com

Impact Ducksch is expected to return to the first team after being dropped for a mid-week DFB Pokal clash due to disciplinary reasons. The forward has formed a lethal strike partnership with Niclas Fullkrug, with the two combining to make Bremen one of the most lethal attacks in Germany.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Friedl - In question for Saturday Friedl (undisclosed) will participate in Friday's training session but will be a game-time decision for Friday's match against Freiburg, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Friedl pulled up in training earlier in the week and may be forced to skip his first league start following 10 consecutive appearances from kickoff. Niklas Schmidt or Amos Pieper are options to take Friedl's place in the lineup if needed.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marvin Ducksch - Dropped for disciplinary reasons Ducksch is out of the squad for Wednesday's DFB Pokal clash with Paderborn due to missing a team meeting, Bremen announced.

Impact Ducksch was dropped from the first team due to missing training and a team meeting. The forward is a doubt for Saturday's trip to Freiburg now, in what could be an awful turn of events for a high-flying Bremen side. Ducksch has two goals and three assists as he has played a crucial part in putting Bremen near the top of the table.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Friedl - Misses training Friedl was not in training with Werder Bremen on Monday ahead of the DFB Pokal clash against Paderborn on Tuesday.

Impact Friedl has started in all 10 of Bremen's Bundesliga matches this season, but he did not train for an undisclosed reason on Monday. Even if he misses the Pokal match on Tuesday, he still would have a few days to return before Saturday's Bundesliga game against Freiburg.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Busy defensively against Mainz Stark had one off-target shot, created one chance and made three tackles (one won), three clearances and five interceptions during Saturday's 2-0 loss against Mainz.

Impact Stark made it to the starting XI for the third consecutive match and was one of Werder's few positives during this match, being able to rack up some respectable numbers on defense as he usually does when given the chance to play. After losing his starting spot due to a combination of injuries and bad performances at the end of last season, the center-back is playing at his best once again.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Niclas Fullkrug - Three shots against Mainz Fullkrug had three off-target shots, created one chance and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 2-0 loss against Mainz.

Impact Fullkrug was coming off scoring three goals and assisting twice over the previous two outings but couldn't replicate these performances here, not being able to find the target in any of his attempts. The forward is still Bundesliga's top scorer this season, with eight goals over 10 starts, and will try to bounce back during next Saturday's visit to Freiburg.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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