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“We’re not saying anything’s done”

It was a game that Werder deserved to lose in the end in Düsseldorf. “Our performance wasn’t enough to win today,” said Max Kruse. Nuri Sahin had similar thoughts: “You can’t let yourself be hit on the counter like that here. If the game had stayed open for a long time, we’d have won, I’m sure of that. We have to be honest and say that Düsseldorf deserved to win.” However, Werder are still...

27.04.2019 / 19:03 / First Team

An afternoon to forget...

Werder put in an almost unrecognisable performance against Düsseldorf after their DFB-Pokal semi-final against Bayern in midweek, losing 4-1. The hosts went ahead after just 55 seconds through Raman and Karaman put his side 2-0 up around 20 minutes later. Max Kruse got a goal back from the spot after Davy Klaassen was fouled, meaning Werder went i n 2-1 down at the break. Unfortunately, that was...

27.04.2019 / 17:29 / Match Report

Fight for the reward we deserve

Florian Kohfeldt had clearly processed and tried to learn from exiting the cup after the game against Bayern on Friday. “We can draw a lot of strength from that evening. You can separate the competitions, but the benefits for the team carry over,” said the coach on their confidence ahead of the game against Fortuna Düsseldorf (Saturday, 15:30 CEST). In the squad, the mood transformed from...

26.04.2019 / 17:42 / First Team

Eggestein and Osako fit, Kruse could play

Werder put everything into their DFB-Pokal semi-final against FC Bayern mid-week. Florian Kohfeldt suggested that he might have to make some changes for this weekend following the game. However, almost all the players seem to have come through injury-free, whilst “it’ll be quite a tight decision with Max Kruse,” according to Kohfeldt.

26.04.2019 / 12:31 / First Team

"Something special has already started here"

Niclas Füllkrug is returning to SV Werder Bremen! The 26-year-old played for Bremen between 2006 and 2013, before going on to represent Greuther Fürth and 1. FC Nürnberg, and is currently plying his trade at Hannover 96. WERDER.DE spoke to the club’s first signing of the new season about his development, his relationship with head coach Florian Kohfeldt and his goals for the coming future.

25.04.2019 / 17:23 / interview

Füllkrug to return to Werder

Niclas Füllkrug will rejoin SV Werder Bremen from Hannover 96 this summer. Green-Whites sporting director Frank Baumann made the announcement on Thursday as Werder reached an agreement with Hannover for the 26 year-old's transfer. The transfer fee and contract details will remain undisclosed by both clubs.

25.04.2019 / 16:15 / First Team

Difficult to understand

The Werder players are as disappointed as the fans. “It’s just unbelievably bitter,” said Frank Baumann. “We’ve had an outstanding cup run, put in a great performance today too, and we’ve still gone out. I’m so sorry for the team, they fought and came back and didn’t deserve to get knocked out in my eyes,” he added.

25.04.2019 / 00:38 / First Team

Werder lose 3-2 to Bayern

Werder Bremen lost 3-2 to FC Bayern in the DFB-Pokal semi-final. The first half was the least eventful of the two, with just the one goal as Lewandowski put Bayern ahead (36’). The visitors scored another through Thomas Müller in the 63rd minute and looked to be on their way to the final, but Werder had other ideas. Yuya Osako got one back in the 74th minute before Milot Rashica equalised one...

24.04.2019 / 22:48 / Match Report

Episode II—time for revenge!

A DFB-Pokal semi-final at the Weser-Stadion, under the lights: Werder Bremen against Bayern München. What more could you want? With a win over Bayern Wednesday night (20:45 CEST), Werder can follow through on their goals and end their season on a high. “We all have this feeling that it could work,” said Florian Kohfeldt about the mood amongst the team over the last few days. Bremen are looking for...

23.04.2019 / 16:53 / First Team

Kruse could play, Bargfrede and Johannes Eggestein are ready

It’s the question that all Werder fans are asking at the moment: will Max Kruse be fit for the DFB-Pokal semi-final against FC Bayern? “We can’t say yet,” said Florian Kohfeldt in his press conference on Tuesday. The Werder captain has a bad bruise from last weekend’s game.

23.04.2019 / 12:42 / First Team

The Cup Hero

Tim Wiese had an unforgettable evening ten years ago today. The game had been built up a lot, even by the man himself: “HSV are more scared of us than we are of them. If we get at them in the first game, they’ll crumble.” The game was the first of a legendary four Nordderby games in 19 days. Werder began with an away victory in the DFB-Pokal. Wiese was the hero.

22.04.2019 / 10:44 / German DFB Pokal

Kruse suffers bruised thigh

Max Kruse suffered a bruised thigh in the game against FC Bayern on Saturday. The injury came about in a challenge with Joshua Kimmich in the 38th minute.

21.04.2019 / 13:14 / First Team

Get ready to go again

It seems almost impossible to win in Munich, as Werder fell to a 1-0 defeat this afternoon. Milos Veljkovic was sent off early in the second half, and captain Max Kruse called it “the deciding moment.” “It’s frustrating that the goal was such an ugly thing in the end, but we have to accept the defeat,” said Florian Kohfeldt.

20.04.2019 / 18:23 / First Team

10-man Werder lose to Bayern

Werder lost 1-0 (0-0) to FC Bayern this afternoon. The Green-Whites were looking strong defensively but Milos Veljkovic was sent off for a second yellow card in the 58th minute. Bayern scored the only goal of the game when a Niklas Süle shot deflected and bounced into the goal (75’).

20.04.2019 / 17:30 / Match Report

Kruse named Player of the Month

March was his month! Max Kruse’s performance was also recognized by the fans, who voted him as the EA Sports Player of the Month. He is the first Werder player to receive the award. “It’s a big honour for me, since it’s not something that just gets given to you. It’s also a compliment to the team, since this wouldn’t have been possible without them,” Kruse said.

19.04.2019 / 16:04 / First Team

Episode I – stay calm

“The team knows what lies ahead of them,” said Florian Kohfeldt in advance of Werder Bremen's upcoming away game against FC Bayern München. Werder will kick-off the first of two back-to-back matches against Bayern on Saturday (15:30 CEST) in the Allianz Arena, before facing them in the DFB-Pokal semi-finals on 24 April. The team will be looking for a win after having lost to Bayern in their first...

18.04.2019 / 17:19 / First Team

Jiri Pavlenka fit to face Bayern

Werder Bremen will once again be able to call on Jiri Pavlenka, ahead of their upcoming away game against Bayern München. Pavlenka is back just in time to face first-place Bayern, as head coach Florian Kohfeldt shared on Thursday. “There’s no doubt that Jiri will be able to play,” Kohfeldt said.

18.04.2019 / 12:34 / First Team

Claudio Pizarro: “Anything can happen”

Claudio Pizarro was very excited as he prepared to be subbed on during the game against FC Bayern at the Weserstadion. However, the ex-Bayern striker does not expect to be applauded if he comes on during the game in Munich, despite having a very illustrious time there. “It’s very nice to come back to Munich but I don’t think it’ll happen (get applauded). However, if I play, maybe it won’t be so...

16.04.2019 / 15:04 / First Team

Ilia Gruev signs professional contract with Werder

Academy talent Ilia Gruev has signed his first professional contract with SV Werder Bremen. The 18-year-old midfielder signed his contract on Monday and is currently captain of Werder’s U19 side. As Green-Whites sporting director Frank Baumann explained, Gruev will gradually join the first team over the forthcoming years.

15.04.2019 / 17:30 / First Team

“You have to be ready“

On one thing, Stefanos Kapino and Florian Kohfeldt disagree. “You must be joking if you say he wins – I win all the time,” said a laughing Kapino on Sunday, after his Bundesliga debut in the Weser Stadion the previous day. The night before, head coach Kohfledt had claimed that, whether table tennis or basketball, he is always the winner.

14.04.2019 / 13:03 / First Team
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