First-team news

With Pizarro and Prödl on hunt for points

The annual Bremen samba carnival on the streets between Steintor and Markplatz wasn't the only place where drums were played on Saturday. A few hundred meters away at Werder's final training before Sunday's home game against Bayer Levkerkusen...

27.02.2011 / 11:35 / First Team

Heynckes: "We should travel to Bremen humbled"

Jupp Heynckes has won everything there is to win during his career in professional football. He was German champion, German Cup winner, world champion, European champion and Champions League winner...

25.02.2011 / 17:50 / First Team

Prödl passes test - Avdic still out

Sebastian Prödl has overcome his injury problems and took part in his first team training of the week on Friday, meaning he can play on Sunday 27 February 2011 against Bayer Leverkusen at 5:30 p.m....

25.02.2011 / 17:46 / First Team

Leverkusen strong away from home

Werder welcome Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday 27 February 2011 at 5:30 p.m. at Weser Stadium and WERDER.DE in collaboration with OptaSportdaten put together all the important facts.

25.02.2011 / 06:59 / First Team

Pizarro back: "No problems"

Claudio Pizarro was one of the most sought-after men on and off the pitch - on the training grounds by teammates looking to pass into the area and on the sidelines by fans of the Werder striker. Fans asked for a picture here and an autograph...

25.02.2011 / 06:56 / First Team

Pasanen fit, Fritz needs break

The one group had shooting training and the other two groups played a small game while Christian Vander worked with fitness coach Yann-Benjamin Kugel. Head coach Thomas Schaaf had the team split up in different groups Wednesday morning...

24.02.2011 / 05:13 / First Team

Break for Prödl and Pasanen

When the Werder players entered the pitch Tuesday at 10 a.m., Claudio Pizarro and Wesley already had their first session of the day nearly completed. The two South Americans went through the next individual rehab program on their way to returning...

22.02.2011 / 15:30 / First Team

Five returnee hopefuls

Claudio Pizarro and Wesley were back to striking crosses and jumping over hurdles as they took the next step to returning to team training to start off the week of practice. Chances are good that both South Americans can be on the pitch...

22.02.2011 / 08:29 / First Team

Piza and Wesley run

A few rays of sunshine accompanied Werder's players during the Sunday morning session following the 4-0 derby loss at Hamburg. Claudio Pizarro and Wesley ran a few laps around the pitch with physiotherapist Sven Plagge...

20.02.2011 / 16:34 / First Team

After derby: Peaceful exchange between fans and team

After the team returned from their 4-0 loss at Hamburg early Saturday evening, the team bus was stopped on the ramp to Weser Stadium by about 250 fans who wanted to discuss their discontent with the current situation as well as the Green-Whites'...

20.02.2011 / 10:08 / First Team

Prödl: "The thorn of disappointment is deep down"

The expectations that the Green-Whites had for the North Derby against Hamburg were big. They were hoping to confirm the recent positive trend of the last couple weeks and grab a victory and three important points in the fight against relegation...

20.02.2011 / 09:57 / First Team

Hamburg match without Wesley

Fans looking for Wesley on Werder's training grounds Friday went home unsatisfied as the Brazilian missed Friday's final training for the Green-Whites and will not make the trip to Hamburg. "He is still injured. It is not enough for a nomination...

18.02.2011 / 17:48 / First Team

New pitch, enduring perfect conditions

About two weeks ago, a new pitch was laid at Weser Stadium and today Werder put into operation a new lighting unit which will provide optimal conditions across the entire length of the pitch guaranteed year-round. The system by the company SGL Stadium Grow Lighting...

18.02.2011 / 16:51 / First Team

North derby without Pizarro

All hopes that Claudio Pizarro would be fit in time for the North Derby against Hamburg were dashed when the striker was unable to get over his muscle injury from the Hannover game. "No, Claudio cannot play...

18.02.2011 / 04:15 / First Team

Werder and InBev announce contract extension

Werder Bremen and InBev Deutschland on Thursday announced a five-year extension of their sponsorship contact. Also included in the contract extension is an expansion of their collaboration. That makes InBev the Green-Whites' top sponsor....

18.02.2011 / 04:06 / First Team

"I feel good, but don’t want to go overboard"

Werder fans had to wait a long time to finally see Wesley back on the training grounds with football boots on. The Brazilian has trained with the team since Monday and nobody is happier about that more than Wesley himself. "I am very happy that I can...

17.02.2011 / 15:57 / First Team

Frings and Hunt with foot problems

Those fans visiting Werder training Wednesday at Weser Stadium looking for the captain were left disappointed as Torsten Frings had to sit out. The midfielder received a knock on his left foot in the game Sunday against Hannover. In addition his left...

17.02.2011 / 09:15 / First Team

From paper balls and other derby stories

On the weekend Hamburg and Werder Bremen will face off in their 110th North Derby (and 94th showdown in the Bundesliga). The match-up of diamond-clad clubs has provided plenty of high emotions and curious storylines in the past. Even the words...

15.02.2011 / 16:56 / First Team

Wesley back team training - Piza takes break

The starters completed individual sessions Monday morning, one day after a 1-1 draw against Hannover. Per Mertesacker, Clemens Fritz and Aaron Hunt ran laps with fitness coach Yann-Benjamin Kugel. Others spent the time recovering in the fitness room...

14.02.2011 / 21:34 / First Team

Will and dedication good, result not enough

Unconditional dedication with a corner comparison of 11-3 and 67 percent ball possession - but in the end Werder Bremen collected "only" one point from the small North Derby against Hannover. "The team did well today but in our situation this one point is...

14.02.2011 / 07:27 / First Team
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