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“I’ve dreamed of it my whole life”

For Werder fans, the game against Eintracht Frankfurt at the weekend was an emotional rollercoaster. It was a game that the Green-Whites’ No. 40 will probably never forget. When Jiri Pavlenka had to go off in the 49th minute due to a head injury, Luca Plogmann got his chance. At just 18 years old, he is the first goalkeeper born in the 21st century to play in the Bundesliga. “It all happened quite...

03.09.2018 / 12:58 / Team Talk

9 Werder players on their travels

The first round of the DFB-Pokal has been played, and the first two Bundesliga matchdays are complete. It’s now time for players to join up with their national teams during the international break, as per tradition. Nine Werder players, five first-team and four youth players, are on their ways to play for their countries this week. WERDER.DE presents an overview of all the Green-whites who are on...

03.09.2018 / 09:01 / First Team

“I need a straight-talking coach.”

There’s one particular character trait that Nuri Sahin appreciates above all others: honesty, both in day to day life and in football. It’s a word that Werder’s newcomer used a lot during his first press conference at the Weser Stadium. “I was convinced by my chats with the coach and Frank Baumann”. How come? “Because they were so honest,” commented Sahin. He spoke with a lot of other clubs,...

02.09.2018 / 14:31 / First Team

By hook or by crook

It’s the sixth minute of added time at the Commerzbank-Arena. SV Werder win a free-kick in a good position with the scores level at 1-1. Max Kruse and Milot Rashica stand over the ball. Who to take it? “The position was ideal for a right-footer”, explained the left-footed Green-White captain. “We discussed it briefly. It was mine for the taking”, continued Rashica. “I had a good feeling about it”,...

02.09.2018 / 09:31 / First Team

Happy with the win but not the performance

A last-minute free kick winner, a goal given because of VAR, a red card for the home side and an injury to Jiri Pavlenka. There was a lot to discuss as SVW took on Frankfurt this afternoon. The 2-1 victory meant that Werder picked up their first win of the season, but it was hard work.

01.09.2018 / 20:01 / First Team

Stunning Rashica free kick bags Werder the points

Last-minute drama in Frankfurt! Werder beat Frankfurt this afternoon thanks to a stoppage-time free kick from Milot Rashica. Yuya Osako had put Werder 1-0 up in the 25th minute of the game, with a helping hand from VAR. Shortly afterwards, Frankfurt’s Jetro Willems picked up a straight red card which put his team down to ten. After the break, Jiri Pavlenka brought down Mijat Gacinovic and conceded...

01.09.2018 / 17:50 / First Team

Nuri Sahin signs for Werder Bremen

SV Werder Bremen have been active just before the end of the transfer window. The defensive midfielder has signed from Borussia Dortmund with immediate effect. Frank Baumann, director of football, confirmed the news on Friday.

31.08.2018 / 15:40 / First Team

Completely different

A draw against Hannover wasn’t the end of the world for Florian Kohfeldt, even though he admits being a little frustrated: “We could have done more”. The first three points should come against Eintracht Frankfurt in Werder’s first away game of the season. On Saturday (01/09/2018) at 15:30 (CEST), the green-whites will face last season’s DFB-Pokal champions Eintracht Frankfurt who have had a mixed...

30.08.2018 / 17:05 / First Team

Everything under control

It was a question Claudio Pizarro was wondering about for a number of days: ‘Why does everyone care about my fitness condition?’ The answer clearly dawned on the record goalscorer during Wednesday’s press conference: “Maybe because I’m 39 years old,” said Pizarro with a smirk.

29.08.2018 / 17:40 / First Team

Bravery, passion and high targets

A special place for a special interview – it’s the first joint interview with sporting director Frank Baumann and head coach Florian Kohfeldt. From the stands of the Weser-Stadion, they spoke about their work together at the club, assembling the squad and their expectations of the 2018/19 season.

28.08.2018 / 10:27 / First Team

Klaassen classy on Bundesliga debut

Go Davy, Go: Energy, creativity and an asset to the team – Davy Klaassen put in an impressive performance in our home game against Hannover 96 at the weekend. The Netherlands international’s accurate passing also started several attacks for Werder. His back heel flick in the first half alone showed what quality Klaassen brings to the team. Werder’s new No. 30 also covered eight miles during the...

27.08.2018 / 13:29 / Team Talk

2nd round DFB-Pokal draw: Werder face Weiche Flensburg

SVW are set to play SC Weiche Flensburg in the DFB-Pokal second round. The fixture will take place on either Tuesday 30th or Wednesday 31st October. Kick-off times have not yet been announced.

26.08.2018 / 18:12 / First Team

Chances aplenty but lacking the finishing touch

A loud uproar in the 67th minute which shook the Weser Stadium announced the return of Claudio Pizarro. The almost 40-year-old legend stepped onto the pitch under raucous applause and put in a good shift in front of the Werder faithful.

26.08.2018 / 09:17 / First Team

Mixed feelings

Theodor Gebre Selassie is not happy. Five minutes before full time, the right-back rescued a point for Werder. For Gebre Selassie however, similar to the other Werder players, there is a feeling that it was not enough. “We wanted to win”, said the goalscorer. “Not satisfied,” said Davy Klaassen, who made his Bundesliga debut against Hannover 96 today. Head coach Florian Kohfeldt spoke to us about...

25.08.2018 / 19:32 / First Team

Werder and Hannover take a point each

SV Werder Bremen had to settle for a point against Hannover 96 in their first Bundesliga game of the season. After a first half during which both defences were on top, both teams started to get more attacking in the second. Hannover forward Hendrik Weydandt scored the first goal of the season in the Weserstadion, before Theodor Gebre Selassie’s header leveled things up.

25.08.2018 / 17:36 / First Team

SVW must start as we mean to continue

Friendlies? No doubt an important part of the preseason. Opening Pokal match? A decent yardstick. But the Bundesliga is what really counts at the end of the day. On Saturday, 23rd August at 15:30 CEST, the beautiful game is back to its best. The home match against Hannover 96 springboards Werder into the new season and the anticipation is reaching boiling point in the Green-White camp. “I can’t...

23.08.2018 / 17:23 / First Team

“We want European football”

You can only achieve great things if you set the bar high. In this vein, Werder have set themselves the goal of reaching European football’s top table. “We want to play in Europe. That’s our goal for this season,” said Frank Baumann ahead of the Bundesliga kick-off this weekend. “It’s an ambitious goal, but it’s not completely unrealistic. In the sentence ‘we want to play in Europe’, the will is...

23.08.2018 / 15:13 / First Team

Möhwald in very good condition, Harnik suffering cramp

Kevin Möhwald is fit again after a thigh strain and completed a full training session with the team on Tuesday afternoon. “Kevin is in good condition,” explained head coach Florian Kohfeldt. The midfielder is now a candidate to make the squad for the first Bundesliga game of the season this Saturday (26th August) against Hannover 96 (15:30 CEST kick off). This has been mainly due to his treatment....

21.08.2018 / 18:27 / First Team

Käuper unavailable for start of Bundesliga

Ole Käuper will miss out on the opening two Bundesliga games. An MRI scan on Monday morning showed that the 21-year-old midfielder suffered a partial tear of the collateral ligament in his right ankle as well as a tendon injury.

20.08.2018 / 14:58 / First Team

Effective, accomplished, historical

Successful debut: It is the ninth minute of the first-round tie between SV Werder Bremen and VfR Wormatia Worms and Werder have a free-kick. Florian Kainz whips the ball into the middle and it is headed in perfectly by Yuya Osako. The Japan international showed his class by opening the scoring in a 6-1 rout by Werder. “It sparked off the goalscoring,” said Maximilian Eggestein. “He will be a...

20.08.2018 / 13:37 / Team Talk
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