First-team news

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

Moin South Africa! First impressions

With the sun shining down from blue skies all around, Johannesburg gave the Werder squad the warmest of welcomes on Thursday. The long flight from Bremen via Frankfurt behind them at last, SV Werder set up camp amidst perfect training conditions in South Africa, which head coach Florian Kohfeldt reiterated following the team’s first training session.   

03.01.2019 / 17:51 / First Team

Werder Bremen sign Romano Schmid

SV Werder Bremen have signed 18-year-old Romano Schmid. The attacking midfielder makes the move to Werder from RB Salzburg. Werder’s sporting director, Frank Baumann made the announcement on Thursday at noon. The Austria U19 national player’s last appearance came for FC Liefering in the Austrian second division.

03.01.2019 / 13:01 / First Team

Heading south

Florian Kohfeldt’s side have travelled south from Germany to South Africa for their winter training camp. Werder flew from Bremen to Johannesburg via Frankfurt and the Green-Whites will prepare for the second half of the season until 12th January 2019. The players will train at Randburg AFC and will play in two friendlies against Kaiser Chiefs and BidVest Wits, who currently lead the South African...

02.01.2019 / 18:08 / First Team

Happy New Year, Werder fans!

SV Werder would like to wish all fans a Happy New Year!

01.01.2019 / 09:25 / First Team

"Perfect timing"

2018. A successful year for many Werder players. Successful runs in both halves of the year, goals on debuts, World Cup debuts, comebacks and lots of noteworthy memories. In our review of 2018, WERDER.de have asked some Werder players to name their favourite moment of the year, something that perhaps will stay with them for the rest of their careers. Part IV of our series takes a look back at the...

31.12.2018 / 14:16 / First Team
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