WERDER BREMEN NEWS

Niclas Fullkrug - Scores in draw Fullkrug scored a goal off two shots (one on target), made two clearances and suffered two fouls during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Wolfsburg.

Impact Fullkrug had a great Bundesliga return, picking up where he left off while playing in German's second tier last season. In the 21st minute, the forward drew things level at 1-1 with a well-placed shot from outside the box. There's a lot of expectation about what Fullkrug can deliver this season and he'll try to keep it up during next Saturday's home clash against Stuttgart.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pefok scores on Bundesliga debut as Union beats Hertha 3-1

United States forward Jordan Pefok has scored on his Bundesliga debut to help Union Berlin defeat Hertha Berlin 3-1 in their first league game of the season

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leonardo Bittencourt - Starting against Wolfsburg Bittencourt is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Wolfsburg.

Impact Bittencourt is in the starting XI on Saturday after making his way back into the first team following a muscular strain in the DFB Pokal clash with Energie Cottbus. Bittencourt figures to be a nailed-on starter throughout the 2022/23 Bundesliga campaign barring injury.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Romano Schmid - Tests positive for COVID-19 Schmid has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Saturday's trip to Wolfsburg.

Impact Schmid could easily miss the first two games of the season against Wolfsburg and Stuttgart even with a minor diagnosis. With three goals and seven assists from 33 appearances last season, he's sure to play some kind of role when fit even if his stats aren't as impressive.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jean-Manuel Mbom - Remains unavailable Mbom has been declared "unavailable" as of Thursday by manager Ole Werner ahead of Saturday's match against Wolfsburg.

Impact Mbom is evidently dealing with a ruptured Achilles and it's uncertain when he'll play next. He played in 19 games last season and as he also racked up 21 games when Werder were last in the Bundesliga, Mbom could have a regular role when fit.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Declared fit Stark (illness) is "fit again" as of Thursday, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Stark was missing training late into preseason due to an illness but he's back to compete for a place in the lineup. A competition between he and Marco Freidl could be needed to figure out who will start at center-back.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eren Dinkci - Could return soon Dinkci is dealing with injury and his status is day to day, his team announced ahead of Saturday's match at Wolfsburg.

Impact Dinkci logged two assists in 21 appearances last season and isn't likely to be a major asset, even when fit.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lee Buchanan - Should train Buchanan is expected to train ahead of Saturday's match at Wolfsburg after he was cleared of any muscular issues following Monday's DFP Pokal win over Energie Cottbus.

Impact Buchanan will hope to make his league debut after starting in his first competitive match and lasting 77 minutes. Should he continue on his trend so far, Buchanan could get plenty of time in the starting lineup fairly soon after joining his new team.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Bittencourt - Gets all clear Bittencourt should return to training ahead of Saturday's trip to Wolfsburg after avoiding a muscular injury in Monday's DFB Pokal win over Energie Cottbus.

Impact Bittencourt had been substituted early in the cup match but following evaluations from the doctor, he's been cleared to return when ready. He played in 22 matches last season, scoring two goals and logging four assists. Based on his past experience in the top tier, Bittencourt should be a reliable presence if fit, even if his value isn't extraordinary.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Goller - Slated to resume training Goller (ankle) is expected to participate in individual training Tuesday ahead of a matchup with Wolfsburg on Saturday.

Impact Goller returns to Werder Bremen after spending last season on loan with Karlsruher SC and Darmstadt 98 for which he logged a combined 24 matches and garnered three goals and three assists. With no clear path to regular minutes with the club, Goller could be in line for another loan stint before the window closes.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Expected back at training Stark (illness) is slated to resume individual training Tuesday in the lead-up to Saturday's matchup with VfL Wolfsburg.

Impact Stark started 22 of 26 appearances for Hertha Berlin last season in which he registered one goal on 11 shots (four on target), 117 clearances and 37 interceptions. With his new club, Stark is far from a lock for the starting XI and may have to edge out Marco Friedl for a spot in central defense.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pefok scores on Union Berlin debut, Frankfurt wins in cup

United States forward Jordan Pefok has scored on his debut for Union Berlin to help the team reach the second round of the German Cup

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Frankfurt, Union Berlin face tricky cup games

Eintracht Frankfurt and Union Berlin face potentially tricky opening games in the German Cup

JULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Niklas Stark - Misses training due to illness Stark missed Friday's training session due to illness. Ahead of Monday's DFB Pokal match against Energie Cottbus.

Impact Stark should be fine for both this match and the start of the season, but it's worth making sure following a poorly-timed cold. It should be expected that Stark takes on a good role in the side when he's able to play, and the season opens Aug. 6 against Wolfsburg.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Weiser - Joining Werder permanently Weiser made a permanent transfer from Bayer Leverkusen to Werder Bremen on Friday.

Impact Weiser spent last season on loan at Bremen, where he scored twice and provided two assists in 24 appearances. Locking down a regular at right-back should be no issue for a veteran in Weiser during his club's return to the Bundesliga.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lee Buchanan - Signs for Werder Buchanan joined Werder Bremen after leaving Derby County on a free contract, his new club announced July 4.

Impact Buchanan has two full seasons of Championship play under his belt. Most recently, his offensive production waned logging one assist on 39 crosses in the 2021/22 season after logging three assists on 95 crosses the season before. Now in Germany, Buchanan has shown plenty of potential should he be given a chance to start.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Joins Werder Bremen Stark has made the switch to newly promoted Werder Bremen, Hertha announced.

Impact Stark has made the switch to Werder Bremen after spending seven years with Hertha Berlin in the Bundesliga. The defender projects to be an immediate upgrade in central defense for Werder Bremen and should be a day-one starter.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Burke - Completes Bremen move Burke has joined Bremen from Sheffield United, the club announced.

Impact Burke to Bremen is a move that makes a lot of sense for both sides, some of Burke's most productive playing time came with RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga. The forward has struggled to catch on through the various levels of English soccer, but should be given ample opportunity with Bremen. Burke scored two goals on 14 appearances on loan for Millwall in the 2021/22 campaign.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Stage - Transfers to Werder Bremen Stage has signed a deal with Werder Bremen after transferring from FC Copenhagen, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Stage made 111 appearances in all competitions during his three-season stint with Copenhagen, including tallying a combined seven goals in 27 games across the Danish Superligaen and the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2021/22. The 25-year-old midfielder is now moving to the Bundesliga, where he will try to break into the starting lineup at newly promoted Werder Bremen.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bremen joins Schalke back in Bundesliga; playoff for Hamburg

Werder Bremen has secured promotion back to the Bundesliga along with Schalke thanks to a 2-0 win over Jahn Regensburg in Germany’s second division

MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Man City on brink; AC Milan can take Serie A

Manchester City can take a big step toward retaining its English Premier League title by overcoming its shortage of fit defenders to win at West Ham and take a six-point lead in it...

MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hertha Berlin hires Magath in bid to avoid relegation

Hertha Berlin has turned to Felix Magath after firing Tayfun Korkut as coach in a desperate attempt to stave off a humiliating Bundesliga relegation for the ambitious club

MARCH 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ajax settles with family of stricken midfielder Nouri

Ajax Amsterdam has reached a financial settlement with the family of talented midfielder Abdelhak Nouri, who suffered severe and permanent brain damage after collapsing during a pr...

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

German soccer coaches banned for using fake vaccine passes

Two German soccer coaches have been suspended from working in the sport after it was ruled they used fake coronavirus vaccination records

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sargent scores twice as Norwich beats Watford 3-0 in EPL

American forward Josh Sargent scored his first two Premier League goals to help lift Norwich out of the relegation zone with a 3-0 win over 10-man Watford

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS