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Werder and Köln come to agreement on Kainz transfer

SV Werder Bremen have come to an agreement with 1. FC Köln for the transfer of Florian Kainz, subject to a medical.

15.01.2019 / 14:00 / First Team

Jaroslav Drobny transfers to Düsseldorf

Jaroslav Drobny has today left Werder to join Fortuna Düsseldorf. The goalkeeper made his debut for his new side in the Telekom Cup this afternoon, with Düsseldorf beating Hertha Berlin 3-1. “The last few details were worked out shortly before his first game for Fortuna and we got the contracts signed in time. We wish Jaroslav Drobny all the best for the future,” said Michael Rudolph.

13.01.2019 / 18:05 / First Team

“A good step forward”

Werder’s friendly against Bidvest Wits was a good way to end the club’s training camp in South Africa according to Florian Kohfeldt, even if he wasn’t entirely pleased with the 2-2 result. The Green-Whites took part in some light training on Saturday morning and will travel back to Germany shortly afterwards. Werder’s ten days in South Africa have come to an end, and it’s time to look back on the...

12.01.2019 / 09:58 / First Team

Werder held as Kruse scores double

Werder had to settle for a draw with Bidvest Wits in their final friendly in South Africa. Max Kruse twice put his side in front, but goals from Murray and Khumalo meant that the game ended 2-2. It was a day of missed chances for Werder, with Nuri Sahin and Martin Harnik both hitting the woodwork in the second half.

11.01.2019 / 15:36 / Match Report

Bartels has “an appetite for more”

Fin Bartels is exhausted. He’s been on the training pitch for around two hours and now he’s out of breath. “It’s good that I’m fighting my way back,” said Bartels, who’s back with his teammates and taking part in the training camp in Johannesburg.

11.01.2019 / 09:52 / First Team

Drobny on his way to Düsseldorf

Jaroslav Drobny has left the training camp in South Africa. The goalkeeper will have a medical on Friday, Frank Baumann has announced.

10.01.2019 / 17:15 / First Team

“I know what I have at Werder”

Maximilian Eggestein was the face of Werder’s start to the season. The midfielder is currently the club’s top scorer after the first half of the season, with four goals. He’s one of the first names of the team sheet in what is already his fifth Bundesliga season. He’s started all 19 of Werder’s games and has only missed seven Bundesliga minutes this season. “I definitely feel more mature,” said...

09.01.2019 / 19:14 / First Team

Osako scores brace for Japan

You couldn’t have wished for a better start at an international tournament. Werder attacker Yuya Osako started for Japan in their opening Asian Cup match against Turkmenistan on Wednesday and helped to secure a 3-2 victory.

09.01.2019 / 14:30 / First Team

Advantageous competition for action

For long periods so far this season, Florian Kohfeldt has chosen the same two centre backs to start for Werder in most matches. However, as a result of Milos Veljkovic’s injury against FC Bayern München on matchday 13, Sebastian Langkamp has played for the Green-Whites in the final fixtures before Christmas and the winter break. Both players are currently in South Africa with the rest of the...

09.01.2019 / 13:37 / First Team

Change in training location

Werder had to move to Bidevest Wits’ training pitches on Tuesday after the Randburg AFC pitches were waterlogged following heavy rainfall. Despite the longer journey, nothing changed for the Green-Whites regarding their training programme and the team were able to return to their original training pitches on Wednesday. “Of course it isn’t ideal to change location for training but I never...

09.01.2019 / 12:03 / First Team

"I will give everything"

At midday on Wednesday (CET), the Japanese national team will begin their quest for Asian Cup glory in the UAE against Turkmenistan. For Werder star Yuya Osako, the tournament offers a new international experience. The forward spoke to WERDER.DE in an interview ahead of his first Asian Cup about what this particular championship means to him. 

09.01.2019 / 09:07 / First Team

“Unforgettable” for everyone

You couldn’t tell who was having more fun. During their visit to the Amandla Safe Hub in the township of Diepsloot in northern Johannesburg, the Werder players met around 300 children who have grown up in difficult conditions in this South African township. “This will remain an unforgettable day, both for the children and for us,” said Claudio Pizarro following the visit.

08.01.2019 / 18:21 / First Team

Klaassen: "It feels like home“

Training camps are all about laying the foundations for taking on imminent challenges. The winter break, however, also gives teams the chance to look back. After half a year at Werder, it is time for Davy Klaassen to reflect and summarise on the Bundesliga Hinrnde. The 25-year-old spoke to us in an interview about why he celebrated Christmas in Bremen, where his visible identity connection with...

07.01.2019 / 16:02 / First Team

“It’s a dream come true”

It wasn’t long ago that Josh Sargent scored his first Bundesliga goal with his first touch of the ball against Fortuna Düsseldorf. Scoring was a “dream come true” for the young American, and a further step towards achieving big things in the future.

07.01.2019 / 08:27 / First Team

Johannes Eggestein scores winner against Kaizer Chiefs

SV Werder Bremen won their first friendly in South Africa 1-0 against the Kaizer Chiefs. Florian Kohfeldt’s team had full control of the game and didn’t allow the South Africans any real chances. Johannes Eggestein was the hero of the day, scoring the winning goal after some good play from Josh Sargent. The game was ended early due to bad weather.

06.01.2019 / 17:17 / Match Report

Ole Käuper moves to Aue on loan

Young talent Ole Käuper has left Werder to sign for FC Erzgebirge Aue on loan, where he will stay for a year and a half. Sporting director Frank Baumann revealed the news on Sunday.

06.01.2019 / 16:14 / First Team

A look into the heart of African football

Fans singing in the stands, players dancing in the warm-ups and an impressive World Cup Final stadium. There were a few surprises in store for the Werder players who attended the Kaizer Chiefs’ league match against the Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday afternoon. “It was an incredible experience,” exclaimed Sebastian Langkamp, who attended the game together with Claudio Pizarro, Theodor Gebre...

05.01.2019 / 18:38 / First Team

Focus on the basics

Werder’s defence let in 29 goals over the first half of the season. It’s not a stat the Green-White defenders can be proud of, and it isn’t, says Werder’s leader at the back, Niklas Moisander. “We played good football many a time, but it’s the little things in defence like covering counter attacks and pressing up which we have to bring back to our game with more consistency,” says the centre-back.

05.01.2019 / 12:50 / First Team

Eye opening tour

Travelling to South Africa yesterday will have been a first for many of the Werder players, and a completely new experience, both on and off the pitch. “It feels good to be here”, says Niklas Moisander with a smile.  Despite his vast international career and a wealth of experience, the Finn had never yet been to South Africa.

04.01.2019 / 17:53 / First Team

Anything but a holiday

The unique backdrop, beautiful weather and fascinating nature of South Africa sounds like the blueprint for a perfect holiday in one of the most amazing countries in the world. However, Florian Kohfeldt’s side is definitely not in Johannesburg to relax, rather to prepare as well as they can for the Bundesliga Rückrunde. An important part of this preparation is the friendly agaisnt Kaizer Chiefs on...

04.01.2019 / 16:44 / preliminary report
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