First-team news

Disappointed with a point

SV Werder Bremen put in a combative performance against Mainz on Saturday but were unable to come out on top. The performance was solid; however, they were missing the luck needed to grab a winner in such a tight game. “Obviously a win would have been good for us, but this point could be crucial come the end of the season,” explained Viktor Skripnik.

20.03.2016 / 17:19 / First Team

"It’s an honour to be the leading scorer"

SV Werder Bremen’s record Bundesliga scoring chart is now topped by a pair of players. Claudio Pizarro successfully converted a penalty against Mainz on Saturday to draw level with Marco Bode. The duo have 101 top-flight strikes each. “I’m delighted. It’s an honour to be Werder’s leading scorer,” explained the 37-year-old after the match.

19.03.2016 / 19:35 / First Team

Pizarro’s record-equalling goal not enough for all three points

SV Werder Bremen and 1. FSV Mainz 05 played out a 1-1 draw on matchday 27 in the Bundesliga. Julian Baumgartlinger put the visitors in front, but Claudio Pizarro’s 101st league goal for Werder ensured the scores were level at the break. Despite periods of dominance and chances to clinch the victory, Viktor Skripnik’s men had to settle for just a point.

19.03.2016 / 19:03 / First Team

Plus four, minus two

Viktor Skripnik has some more options available to him this weekend. Veljkovic misses out having broken his toe in the course of the week. Sambou Yatabaré is also suffering from injury and will not be available for the weekend.

18.03.2016 / 17:17 / First Team

"I matured at Bremen"

+++ Özil on his time at Werder: Germany international and World Cup winner looks back on his time in Bremen fondly. In an interview in the club’s official magazine, the Arsenal playmaker tells about the significant impact of his experience at Werder. "I had a nice time at Schalke and made my professional debut there. Then I went to Bremen and I think that was the step that really started...

18.03.2016 / 16:39 / First Team

"Just hoping will not help us"

For a football player there are far better moments than having to watch your teammates from the stands, especially when they lose 5-0. That was Fritz’s experience of the away game in Munich, and what he saw left him speechless.

16.03.2016 / 13:05 / First Team

Veljkovic out with broken toe

Werder will have to make do without Milos Veljkovic. The Serbian youth international broke a toe in his left foot in Tuesday afternoon's training session and will be out for around three weeks.

15.03.2016 / 18:17 / First Team

Bartels back from flu

With his flu-like symptoms behind him, Fin Bartels was able to take part in training again on Tuesday morning. The 29-year-old missed the game in Munich at the weekend. He was forced to watch the game at home as the result of flu, but Bartels is now back on the ball.

15.03.2016 / 16:29 / First Team

Moving swiftly on

+++ Praise for Yatabaré: After his first 90 minutes in a Werder kit, Yatabaré was spoken highly of by the head coach. "Yata did well. He ran twelve kilometres and fought hard right until the end while still being a clean player. He is not afraid to show himself – that’s important for us," said Skripnik. He wouldn’t be a coach, however, if didn’t know where things could improve. "He could be more...

14.03.2016 / 17:17 / First Team

Pizarro in Munich for further treatment

After a disappointing last night in Munich, preparations immediately began for next Saturday’s important home meeting with Mainz 05 on Sunday morning. Head coach Viktor Skripnik welcomed his players back to the training pitches at 10:00 CET for a warm-down session. While the players who featured against FC Bayern did some recovery exercises, the rest of the squad worked with the ball. However, the...

13.03.2016 / 17:04 / First Team

Eichin: "I need everyone to be annoyed"

Not the afternoon that many imagined for Werder in the Allianz Arena. At the final whistle the score stood at 5-0. "It’s a disappointing result. We wanted to make it difficult for them, but when Bayern are on top of their game, it doesn’t matter how much effort you put in; their quality will show through," said Skripnik after the final whistle.

12.03.2016 / 22:29 / First Team

Werder leave Munich empty handed

Bremen have to settle for a loss away in a sold out Allianz Arena against the record champions. The Green-Whites were defeated 5-0 with goals from Thiago, Thomas Müller and Lewandowski.

12.03.2016 / 21:25 / First Team

Wolf and Zetterer successfully operated on

Werder's Raphael Wolf underwent a procedure on Wednesday evening at the OCM clinic in Munich, where Prof. Dr. Michael Dienst dealt the troublesome hip joint. 

11.03.2016 / 17:20 / First Team

No Bartels at the Allianz

Four players missing: Following Pizarro's injury and the suspensions of Fritz and Junuzovic, Bartels has also been ruled out of the Bayern game on Saturday. He has been suffering from a cold since Wednesday and although he no longer has a fever, wasn't able to take part in Friday's training session.

11.03.2016 / 16:38 / First Team

Pizarro to miss out on Bayern game

Claudio Pizarro will not be available for SV Werder's away game against Bayern tomorrow. The Peruvian, who had to finish training early on Thursday, has pulled his adductor muscle. This was confirmed after a closer inspection on Thursday evening.

11.03.2016 / 15:30 / First Team

No fear ahead of Bayern clash

After two wins on the bounce and four games unbeaten, Viktor Skripnik’s side face a trip to the German record champions and current league leaders – SV Werder Bremen face FC Bayern München at the Allianz Arena on Saturday evening (kick-off 18:30 CET).

10.03.2016 / 17:27 / First Team

Speaking candidly

Hearing the news from Mali was tough to take for Sambou Yatabaré. Suddenly and unexpectedly, his father passed away last week, and Werder’s new signing was informed of the terrible loss on the morning of the away match against Leverkusen. The club allowed Yatabaré to return home on compassionate leave, and the Mali international was straight on a plane to his home country. The midfielder has been...

10.03.2016 / 14:37 / First Team

Minor knee procedure for Bargfrede

Philipp Bargfrede has suffered a setback in his recovery from a meniscus tear. Following the operation on his right knee, a small inflammation was discovered which required his knee joint to undergo a cleansing procedure in Bremen.

08.03.2016 / 18:52 / First Team

More of the same, please!

Milos Veljkovic does not have much time on his hands these days. The 20-year-old has a dentist appointment and is in a hurry to get there. Even on Monday, with no training, the January signing had an awful lot to do. "Sorting out insurance, looking for an apartment and lots more," read Veljkovic from his to-do list. The Serb is just settling down in Bremen: both on the pitch and in the town.

08.03.2016 / 18:13 / First Team

Great striker, great defence, great team

+++ Gaol dance: With their 4-1 wins over Leverkusen and Hannover, the Green-Whites managed to score four goals in consecutive games for the first time in six years. As well as veteran goal poacher Claudio Pizarro, Fin Bartels managed to find the back of the net twice during this successful run. Additionally, it is the first time in six months that Werder have won back-to-back matches and they have...

07.03.2016 / 15:46 / First Team
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