Werder Bremen Team News Page 7 - Soccer

Romano Schmid - Fifth yellow card Schmid (suspension) assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Borussia Dortmund. In add...

Impact Schmid provided the assist for Werder Bremen's lone goal during Saturday's 1-2 loss to Broussia Dortmund. Schmid also earned his fifth yellow card of the season and will now be suspended for Werder Bremen's next match versus Union Berlin. Over Schmid's last five appearances (five starts), he's produced a goal, an assist and created 12 chances.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Ducksch - Attempts 12 crosses Ducksch generated four shots (two on goal), 12 crosses (four accurate) and 10 corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Ducksch attempted a whopping 12 crosses (four accurate) during Werder Bremen's 1-2 loss to Broussia Dortmund on Saturday. For good measure, he added a colossal 10 corners. Both were season-highs for Ducksch. Ducksch has not had a goal contribution in Werder Bremen's last five matches, but he has created 13 chances, attempted 35 crosses (12 accurate) and taken 12 corners over that span.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 9 • YOUTUBE

Marvin Ducksch - Takes four shots on Sunday Ducksch had four shots (two on target), created one chance and sent in four crosses (two accurate) during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Hoffenheim.

Impact Ducksch had another active display up front for Werder, collecting at least four shots attempted and two on target for the third consecutive match while also trying to create for teammates. Despite his current four-game scoreless streak, the forward, who has nine goals and four assists over 23 appearances, is still on pace to establish career bests in both goals and assists.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Weiser - Logs assist versus Hoffenheim Weiser made an assist, had three off-target shots, created five chances, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and drew three fouls during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Hoffenheim.

Impact Weiser had another productive performance from the right flank, creating a lot for teammates as usual, which included the assist for Skelly Alvero's consolation goal, but also finishing some plays himself. With one goal, two assists and 10 chances created over his last four starts, the midfielder is right now one of his team's most reliable players for fantasy purposes.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Skelly Alvero - Scores off bench against Hoffenheim Alvero scored a goal off four shots (three on target) after coming off the bench during Sunday's 2.1 loss against Hoffenheim.

Impact Alvero was brought in the 72nd minute as part of a double substitution with his team already losing by two and made an immediate impact, being involved in many dangerous plays and having his efforts rewarded during stoppage time, when he appeared inside the box to score a consolation goal with a beautiful backheel finish off a pass from the right. This was Alvero's first goal since he transferred to Werder Bremen during the winter transfer window and a much-needed one as he's still struggling to get significant playing time.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Cimo Rocker - Recovers from illness Rocker (illness) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Hoffenheim.

Impact Rocker has recovered from an illness which kept him out of training during the buildup to the match. The defender has yet to appear this season.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Isak Hansen-Aaroen - Begins individual training Hansen-Aaroen (thigh) was viewed working individually, the club announced Monday,

Impact Hansen-Aaroen suffered his torn thigh muscle just a week ago but is already back running and working with a ball Monday, as he completed a session of individual training. This is a bit of a surprise due to the seriousness of the injury, but this will hopefully mean the midfielder could make a possible return before the end of March, contrary to what was initially thought. However, he will still have to make the jump to group training before he even thinks about an early addition to the team sheet. He will just hope for the fastest possible return, as he has yet to play a minute for the club since joining in January.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Zetterer - Concedes once in draw Zetterer allowed a goal while making two saves during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Darmstadt.

Impact Zetterer conceded the game tying goal in the 33rd minute as Bremen settled for a point Saturday. The keeper has allowed three goals while making five saves over his last three starts.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Senne Lynen - Contributes defensively Lynen made two interceptions and three tackles (winning two) during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Darmstadt.

Impact Lynen was held off the scoresheet as he only contributed defensively during Saturday's match. The midfielder has started six straight contests for Bremen providing one assist.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Friedl - Forced off in training Friedl suffered an injury and was required to leave training early Tuesday, the club announced.

Impact Friedl looks set to possibly miss some time after suffering an undisclosed injury. The club did not release any further information on the complication, so it is unknown how serious it is or when he is expected to return. Bremen will hope for only a minor issue, as the midfielder has started in all but four contests this season, being one of their strongest defenders. More should be released on his status in the coming days, but at the moment, expect the player to miss Saturday's match against Darmstadt after being helped off the field in training.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 18 • YOUTUBE

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FEBRUARY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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FEBRUARY 16 • YOUTUBE

Leonardo Bittencourt - Available Friday Bittencourt (illness) is an option for Friday's contest against Koln, as manager Ole Werner stated, "Pieper, Veljkovic, Stark, Keita and Opitz are out. Everyone else is fit."

Impact Bittencourt may be making his return to the team sheet, being announced as available for Friday's match after being left out in their last game against Heidenheim due to an illness. The midfielder will now look to get the start if healthy, as just four contests ago, he ended a streak of 10 straight starts. However, if he doesn't start, expect Senne Lynen to get the nod in the midfield instead, with Bitrencourt still earning some time as a substitute to test his legs.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Romano Schmid - Scores in home loss Schmid scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Schmid scored in the 19th minute to cut Heidenheim's lead to 2-1 with his second goal in the season. The midfielder has already topped his number from 2022-23 (just one goal). He also sent in the second-most crosses for Werder, but it wasn't enough to avoid the home loss.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Zetterer - Makes one save in loss Zetterer recorded one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss to FC Heidenheim.

Impact Zetterer matched his season-low with just one save as Werder Bremen ended up with the home loss. The goalkeeper was coming from two clean sheets in his prior three starts. He will look to bounce back at Koln on Friday.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Naby Keita - Dealing with illness Keita was held out of training on Tuesday, having picked up an illness ahead of Friday's match against Koln.

Impact Keita is the newest member of Bremen to join the injury report, heading there after picking up an illness. The midfielder will have three days to recover until the club's next contest, most likely putting him at risk of missing the tie against Koln. Luckily for the club, he has only appeared three times all season (starting once), so his absence shouldn't affect the team too much, as he was probably not expected to play either way.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Begins individual training Stark (hip) has started to take place in reduced individual training, the club confirmed Tuesday.

Impact Stark is already back on the training pitch Tuesday, starting to work on his recovery just three days after being forced out of a match against Heidenheim due to a hip issue. This is a positive start for the defender, but he will most likely remain out for Friday's match against Koln, as an upgrade to team training in the next couple of days would seem a little too quick. However, he will still aim to get on the field against Koln, hoping to keep hold of the starting spot in the center of the defense he has held over the past five contests.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Bittencourt - Out with illness Bittencourt (illness) will not be an option for Saturday's match against Heidenheim, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Bittencourt will miss yet another match, this time with an illness. He has not started since Jan 14, having previously started 10 of the 11 games since. With his absence, the midfield line is expected to stay the same with Senne Lynen, Jens Stage and Romano Schmid for the match against Heidenheim.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Naby Keita - Back with Bremen Keita (AFCON) returned to Bremen ahead of Saturday's clash with Heidenheim, Kicker reports.

Impact Keita is back in Bremen and is finally fit for his domestic club after AFCON. Injuries continue to plague Keita's career, but now that he is fit he could be in for a major role in the starting XI, as soon as Saturday's match. Keita has made just three appearances since joining Werder Bremen on a free transfer.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 21 • YOUTUBE

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