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Play with freedom

Werder will go into Saturday’s game against Hertha Berlin with a mixture of positive tension and belief in their strengths as they look to continue their impressive run of form.  The pressure of the relegation scrap has now been lifted from the shoulders of the Green-Whites, however, there is now anticipation of what might lie in store for them. “The fact that the players now want to achieve more...

27.04.2017 / 13:33 / preliminary report

“We’ll see what the future brings”

Thursday’s newspapers in Germany were full of speculation surrounding a possible return to Werder Bremen for Davie Selke. Sporting director Frank Baumann was asked about the rumours during today’s press conference ahead of the home match against Hertha BSC. “We have met and talked about his situation, but now Davie is back in Leipzig, training and playing there,” said Baumann.

27.04.2017 / 12:47 / First Team

Kruse: "The fun has returned"

Max Kruse said it on his very first day bay the Weser. “I’m here to play successful football,” said the Werder attacker at his first press conference after signing. “I want to find the fun in football again.” Kruse has been working towards this since the summer and the reward has been clear to see over the last few weeks. The Green-Whites have climbed from 16th to 7th in the table, a jump which...

26.04.2017 / 15:32 / First Team

Delaney back in team training

Thomas Delaney was back involved in first-team training on Tuesday afternoon. The Denmark international completed all of the drills over the 90 minute session without any problems. “I feel good and don’t have any more pain. I’m pleased to be able to train with the team again,” said the Werder midfielder.

25.04.2017 / 15:19 / First Team

The next step

It has been confirmed since the beginning of January. Ludwig Augustinsson will be a Werder Bremen player as of this summer. The Sweden international is currently playing for FC Copenhagen until the end of this season. However, he can hardly contain his excitement about the prospect of joining up with the Green-Whites.

25.04.2017 / 10:48 / First Team

Sudoku on the table

A life without smartphones – for many, that would be unthinkable. For the Werder players, a mobile phone is a standard accompaniment on away trips, at the training ground or in everyday life. WERDER.DE takes a closer look at one particular players’ most useful item. What was the last thing he used it for? What App was on he just on? And who did he last message? We take a look at Thomas Delaney and...

24.04.2017 / 15:32 / Last time

Screw removed as Fritz undergoes successful op

The screw has been removed! Christian Fritz underwent a successful ankle operation on Monday. Seven weeks after suffering ligament damage in his right ankle, the Werder captain had the screw removed during an operation in Tübingen.

24.04.2017 / 13:07 / First Team

Delaney ready

+++ The wait is over – Thomas Delaney is ready to return. The Danish midfielder is expected to rejoin first-team training on Tuesday. “I’m delighted to be training again and hopefully I’ll be fit to face Hertha at the weekend,” said Delaney, who has recovered from a hamstring strain. Finally he’ll be able to be in and amongst the action rather than merely watching his teammates on the television...

24.04.2017 / 10:51 / Team Talk

Kruse's clinical touch

What is going on with Max Kruse? This was the question on everyone's lips following Werder’s late 4-2 victory in Ingolstadt’s Audi-Sportpark. The 29-year-old practically won the game on his own, scoring all four goals to make up for a largely lacklustre performance by the Green-Whites. SVW’s top points-scorer has now scored seven times in his last five appearances and provided four assists in the...

23.04.2017 / 08:29 / First Team

"We keep believing"

Werder are now ten matches unbeaten in the Bundesliga. There was no question as to who the man of the match was at the Audi Sportpark today. Max Kruse put in a magical performance against Ingolstadt, scoring four goals. The striker gave his thoughts on the performance after the match, “For me it was clearly deserved by the team. The only important thing today was that we won the game.” Head coach...

22.04.2017 / 18:43 / First Team

Werder win with four goals from Kruse

Werder Bremen continued their incredible run of form on matchday 30 with a 4-2 win away at Ingolstadt thanks to four goals from Max Kruse. Werder extended their unbeaten run to ten matches in the Bundesliga. Ingolstadt went ahead through Dario Lezcano in the 32nd minute, but Kruse converted a penalty on the stroke of half-time to send the teams in level at the break. Ingolstadt re-took the lead...

22.04.2017 / 15:26 / First Team

Werder to take part in “Telekom Cup 2017”

Werder fans can already start marking this pre-season highlight in their diaries! SV Werder Bremen have confirmed they will be participating in the “Telekom Cup” in the summer of 2017 for the second time in the club’s history. The competition, which is running for the ninth year, takes place on 15/07/2017 at BORUSSIA-PARK in Mönchengladbach. Current champions Bayern Munich, Borussia...

21.04.2017 / 11:11 / First Team

A precious touch

+++ Return to applause: the 106th Nordderby further lifted the mood at the Weser-Stadion. However, it wasn’t just the final whistle that raised the roof at the stadium, but the return of Philipp Bargfrede was also met with thunderous applause. Werder’s number 44 came on for six minutes, only touched the ball once, but provided another positive aspect on what was a jubilant day as Werder defeated...

21.04.2017 / 09:05 / Team Talk

Play hard

It’ll be a special match for Robert Bauer when Werder play Ingolstadt on Saturday (15:30 CEST). From his two years there, Bauer is all too aware of the challenge which awaits the Green-Whites this weekend. “Ingolstadt have a strong mentality. They have a fighting spirit, everyone gives their all for each other and they have great morale,” said Bauer about his former colleagues. Alexander Nouri is...

20.04.2017 / 14:30 / preliminary report

Hajrovic and Delaney back in training

The Werder first team players began their preparation for the weekend’s game at Ingolstadt on Wednesday afternoon. The Werder boys were given two days off to recover from their derby day exploits. Izet Hajrovic and Thomas Delaney trained individually on the training pitches on Wednesday. Werder captain Clemens Fritz trained for the first time in the gym at the Weser Stadion on Wednesday morning. ...

19.04.2017 / 14:03 / First Team

Panic and Extras

A life without smartphones – for many, that would be unthinkable. For the Werder players, a mobile phone is a standard accompaniment on away trips, at the training ground and in everyday life. Above all, an iPhone or a Galaxy is essential, not just for the Werder first-team, but for Green-Whites all over the world. WERDER.DE takes a closer look at the Werder players and their devices. What they...

18.04.2017 / 15:54 / Last time

A precious touch

+++ Return to applause: the 106th Nordderby further lifted the mood at the Weser-Stadion. However, it wasn’t just the final whistle that raised the roof at the stadium, but the return of Philipp Bargfrede was also met with thunderous applause. Werder’s number 44 came on for six minutes, only touched the ball once, but provided another positive aspect on what was a jubilant day as Werder defeated...

18.04.2017 / 11:06 / Team Talk

Hard work makes a derby hero

If he had seen this headline before the game, he probably wouldn’t have believed it… Florian Kainz stunned himself when he put the Green-Whites ahead with his low strike, which turned out to be the deciding goal that won them the Nordderby on Easter Sunday. Having come on after an hour of the match had passed, the crowd erupted in jubilation as the Austrian bagged the second Bundesliga goal of his...

17.04.2017 / 07:55 / First Team

“Simply fantastic”

A derby win! The crowd rejoice at the derby win with banners in hand, with not a care in the world as they have nothing on their mind but the late goal to win the derby over Hamburg, and achieving eight place in the table. “This moment is simply fantastic,” said a visibly ecstatic Fin Bartels. The Werder fans sing of their Europa Cup place ambitions, and of the fourth home win in a row. “We sang...

16.04.2017 / 17:50 / First Team

A derby win! Kainz and Kruse strike to topple HSV 2-1

Thanks to some convincing attacking play and the outstanding energy levels of the players in particular, Werder Bremen were able to claim a 2-1 win over Hamburger SV in the 106th edition of the Nordderby on Matchday 29. The Green-Whites suffered a set-back in front of a sold-out Weser-Stadion and its 42,100 fans, as Michael Gregoritsch headed the guests into the lead (6’). Max Kruse managed to...

16.04.2017 / 15:28 / First Team
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