Impact Lynen returns to action following a one match absence due to a concussion. The midfielder had started every match prior to the absence and returns immediately to the XI now that he's fit.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
WERDER BREMEN 4-3-3 · 8TH IN BUNDESLIGA
4-3-3 · 8TH IN BUNDESLIGA
Next Match vs Eintracht Fran. (A) · Sat 5:30PM
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Senne Lynen - Cleared to start Lynen (concussion) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Wolfsburg.
Skelly Alvero - Out with knee injury Alvero (knee) will not be an option for Sunday's trip to Wolfsburg.
Impact Alvero had just got his first start of the season against Freiburg, playing 57 minutes before coming off with a knee injury. He had previously started four games off the bench, totaling only 40 minutes of play while collecting three tackles (three won). Leonardo Bittencourt could return to the starting XI against Wolfsburg with Jens Stage also out injured.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Jens Stage - Ruled out Stage (calf) will not be an option for Sunday's trip to Wolfsburg.
Impact Stage will miss his first match of the season after getting consistent playing time in the midfield. He started all six games played, totaling three goals already, which matches his career high. As long as Senne Lynen is fit, he will likely get the start in the midfield for the side.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Senne Lynen - Expected to return Lynen (concussion) is expected to return Sunday, Bild reports.
Impact Lynen returned to training with a concussion before the break, but wasn't fit enough for match action. It appears the two extra weeks with the international break have given the midfielder a good chance to recover, and he's now expected to be fully fit Sunday.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Keke Topp - Training alone Topp took part in individual training Tuesday, Deichstube reports.
Impact Topp had his wisdom teeth removed during the international break, and worked in individual training Tuesday. The forward should be fit for a Sunday trip to Wolfsburg, barring any major surprises.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Niklas Stark - Trains individually Stark (thigh) was included in individual training Monday, according to his club.
Impact Stark is seeing improvements for the first time since going down injured in late September, returning to training Monday. However, he was limited, only working by himself. That said, he will still need more time, likely missing another week or two before fit for play.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Njinmah - Starts rehab Njinmah (ankle) is back on the grass with individual work Friday.
Impact Njinmah is on the right track of recover after picking up an ankle injury, missing the last three matches. He will continue to use the international break to work back his fitness as the forward will aim to make an appearance the end of October or early November, the earliest.
OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Senne Lynen - Trains partially Lynen (concussion) was included in portions of team training, according to his club.
Impact Lynen looks to be making decent progress in his recovery, as he is back in training working partially with the rest of the group. This leaves him in a good spot, as he should continue to ramp up training over the next week and a half, likely being an option following the international break.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Naby Keita - Still banished from team Keita is still banished from the Bremen first team and is eyeing a move away from the club, according to the Anfield Watch, per Yahoo Sports.
Impact Keita has yet to appear for Bremen after being suspended from the club last season after refusing to play in a match against Leverkusen, with that suspension still being upheld. To make matters worse, it appears there is no way back for the midfielder, as he has been deleted from their team website and looks to have no part in the first team any longer. However, he still has been able to keep fit with the club, as he is allowed to use their facilities while still on contract. That said, the club and player are pushing for a move-out, with a move to China seeming the most likely this winter transfer period.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Olivier Deman - Five crosses off bench Deman registered five crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to SC Freiburg.
Impact Deman was subbed onto the pitch in the 79th minute and was highly productive in his short cameo. He recorded five crosses (one accurate), created one chances and took three corners in his 11 minutes of action. His productive bench appearance could earn him more playing time moving forward.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Marvin Ducksch - Productive in Saturday's loss Ducksch had three shots (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus SC Freiburg.
Impact Despite his team not finding the back of the net, Ducksch had a fairly productive outing Saturday. He set a season high with three chances created and recorded six crosses for the fourth time in his last five appearances. He also failed to record a shot on target for the third straight game -- he has eight shot attempts over that stretch -- a slightly concerning sign moving forward.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Zetterer - Concedes once Saturday Zetterer recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss to SC Freiburg.
Impact Zetterer conceded one goal Saturday, a Ritsu Doan strike in the 75th minute which was the only goal in the match. Zetterer has now kept just one clean sheet through six starts this season. He will look to get back on track Sunday at Wolfsburg, a side which has scored 13 goals in six matches this season.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Marco Friedl - Back from ban Friedl is no longer suspended and is eligible to play again.
Impact Friedl is back with the team, as he is now an option to face Freiburg on Saturday after serving his two-match ban. He did start in their opening three matches of the season and should return to the starting XI next contest.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Senne Lynen - Suffers knock Lynen suffered an injury following a collision in Sunday's match against Hoffenheim, according to his club.
Impact Lynen had to leave the field early Sunday after coming up on the wrong side of a collision, exiting the field in the 76th minute. This will force him out of training for a few days and will leave him questionable for Saturday's match against Freiburg. They will hope he can recover in time for that match, as he has started in all five games this season.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Niklas Stark - Picks up thigh issue Stark has been handed a muscle issue in his thigh, according to his club.
Impact Stark is taking a break from training for the next few days and will be evaluated ahead of Saturday's match against Freiburg after suffering a thigh injury. This comes after an early exit against Hoffenheim on Sunday. They will hope his issues are only minor, as he has started in all five matches this campaign.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Romano Schmid - 10 crosses Sunday Schmid generated two shots (one on goal), 10 crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 4-3 victory against Hoffenheim.
Impact Schmid recorded a season-high 10 crosses Sunday, more than triple his previous season best. He also created a season-high six chances and took two shots in the comeback win. He was subbed off in the 76th minute for Keke Topp.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Niklas Stark - Assists Sunday Stark assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-3 win over Hoffenheim.
Impact Stark recorded his first assist of the season as he set up Julian Malatini's goal in the 21st minute which sparked the three-goal comeback. It was the only chance he created in the match. He had a quiet defensive match for his standards as he did not record a single interception, clearance or blocked shot. He was subbed off in the 58th minute for Amos Pieper.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Mitchell Weiser - Assists winner Sunday Weiser assisted once to go with four shots (three on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-3 victory against Hoffenheim.
Impact Weiser assisted the seventh and final goal of Sunday's wild match as his cross in the 49th minute connected with Jens Stage's head to score the match-winning goal. It was one of two chances Weiser created, and he also set season highs with four shots and three shots on target. He played the full 90 minutes for the fifth straight match.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Marvin Ducksch - Assists in Sunday's win Ducksch assisted once to go with five shots (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 4-3 win over Hoffenheim.
Impact Ducksch recorded his first assist of the season Sunday as he set up Jens Stage's header in the 26th minute which cut the deficit to 3-2. He filled up the stat sheet besides the assist too as he set season highs in shots (five) and corners (five). He also won one tackle and made one clearance before he was subbed off in the 88th minute for Marco Grull.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Julian Malatini - Sparks comeback with goal Malatini scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-3 victory over Hoffenheim.
Impact With his side down 3-0 and just three minutes after Stanley Nsoki's red card, Malatini scored his first goal of the season in the 21st minute, the first of four Bremen goals to complete the comeback win. He put on a strong defensive performance too as he won three tackles, intercepted one pass, made three clearances and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Jens Stage - Scores hat trick Sunday Stage scored three goals to go with four shots (three on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-3 win against Hoffenheim. In addition, he was give...
Impact Stage scored his first three goals of the season Sunday as he and Bremen turned a 3-0 deficit into a 4-3 win. He set season highs across the board, recording his most shots, shots on target, chances created, crosses and accurate crosses. He also won one tackle, intercepted two passes and made one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Zetterer - Concedes three Sunday Zetterer registered one save and allowed three goals in Sunday's 4-3 victory versus Hoffenheim.
Impact Zetterer had a rough outing Sunday despite the win as he conceded three goals, bringing him up to eight in just the last two matches. All three of the goals came within the first 12 minutes of the match, but Zetterer and the defense locked down following Stanley Nsoki's red card in the 18th minute. He faces a matchup of similar difficulty Saturday versus Freiburg, a side which has scored eight goals in five league matches this season.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
