First-team news

Points, not just applause!

There is plenty of reason to be optimistic after the last two games against Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern but Werder could not take away any points despite committed performances against these two top sides. As a result, the pressure and expectations ahead of this clash with FC Augsburg on Sunday, 5th February (15:30 CET), are high. “Of course it is great when good performances in front of the...

03.02.2017 / 17:41 / preliminary report

Extra shift for Kruse and Pizarro

It is a small step in the right direction for Max Kruse and Claudio Pizarro as the duo were able to complete some individual training at the Weser-Stadion on Thursday afternoon. 

02.02.2017 / 20:55 / First Team

Zander stays loyal to SV Werder

Luca-Milan Zander is staying at Werder! The 21-year-old has extended his contract with SV Werder Bremen, ensuring that he will continue wearing the green & white shirt in the future.

02.02.2017 / 15:31 / First Team

"A great security in life"

Back in the summer, Zlatko Junuzovic became a father. Alongside his wife Katharina, ‘Zladdi‘ has built a family and a home in Bremen. The Austrian turned down lucrative offers in 2015 to extend his contract at Werder. “I feel comfortable both in Bremen and at Werder” said Junuzovic, and he discussed how things have fared since making his decision to remain.

02.02.2017 / 14:06 / interview

“I don’t want to miss a moment”

Zlatko Junuzovic celebrated his five-year anniversary at Werder last Friday, meaning out of all the current squad, only Clemens Fritz and Philipp Bargfrede have worn Bremen’s Green-White shirt longer than “Zladdi”. While the Austrian concedes it’s a “special achievement”, he explains that “I’m completely concentrated on the here and now.”

01.02.2017 / 17:25 / interview

Johannsson’s back, Fritz trains individually

The unlucky defeat to FC Bayern at the weekend didn’t just leave a sour taste in Werder mouths because the Green-Whites went away without any points, but also because the game saw a trio of names added to the injury list. Alongside Claudio Pizarro, two other Bremen players picked up injuries from the match with the record champions. Contrary to this pattern however, there was one returnee to the...

31.01.2017 / 15:49 / First Team

Congratulations, Kruse!

+++ Man of the Match: Max Kruse’s impressive performance against first-place Bayern Munich at the weekend didn’t go unnoticed. The attacker not only scored his third goal of the season, but also Werder's first goal against record champions Bayern since April 2014. It was a special goal, as Bremen’s No. 10 received the ball from Zlatko Junuzovic and showed composure and quick feet to evade David...

30.01.2017 / 15:28 / Team Talk

Augustinsson to Werder in the summer

SV Werder Bremen fans can already look forward to a new signing in the summer, as Ludwig Augustinsson will sign from FC Copenhagen at the start of the next transfer window. The left-back will be the second player in a year that has transferred to the Green-Whites from the Danish first-division side after Thomas Delaney.

30.01.2017 / 14:27 / First Team

Pizarro and Moisander sidelined

Claudio Pizarro will not be available in training for the time being, as the Peruvian is sidelined following a thigh injury sustained in Saturday’s Bundesliga encounter with FC Bayern München. On Sunday, Pizarro had an MRI scan to find out the extent of his injury.

29.01.2017 / 16:06 / First Team

Thrown in at the deep end

Sometimes in professional football, everything can happen very fast. Exactly how fast is something Maximilian Eggestein experienced firsthand on Saturday afternoon, when Claudio Pizarro couldn’t continue playing against FC Bayern München after 17 minutes and was replaced by the youngster. Eggestein was given a lot of responsibility as he was thrown in at the deep end to play in a very important...

29.01.2017 / 14:04 / Maximilian Eggestein

“So close to taking something”

SV Werder fought with heart and spirit until the last minute against FC Bayern München, and came close to a memorable comeback. However, just like last week, the Green-Whites suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat. “In a certain way, it was very reminiscent of last week – there were a lot of parallel’s to last Saturday. Again, fine details decided the game against a top opponent and after a good game, we’re...

28.01.2017 / 21:58 / First Team

SVW almost surprise Bayern

The Green-Whites threw everything including the kitchen sink at it, but in the end couldn’t find a way back against FC Bayern after going two-goals behind. In front of 42,100 spectators, SVW stood up to the current Bundesliga leaders and lost narrowly 2-1. Arjen Robben (30’) and David Alaba (45+1’) gave the visitors a 2-0 lead heading into the break, while Max Kruse gave his side hope of a...

28.01.2017 / 19:40 / First Team

Hard work, big incentive

“Pick up points against Bayern”: Felix Wiedwald hasn’t appeared in the starting eleven for Werder since Matchday 11 of the season. Against record champions Bayern, he looks set to return in place of the suspended Jaroslav Drobny. But Wiedwald is only seeing the visit of the league leaders to the Osterdeich as a positive. “I imagine this weekend will be very hard work, but it also gives me a chance...

27.01.2017 / 13:39 / Team Talk

Petsos joins Fulham on loan

Thanos Petsos has completed an immediate loan move to London club Fulham. The Greek midfielder will remain at the Championship’s current ninth-placed side until the end of the season. Werder sporting director Frank Baumann confirmed the move on Thursday evening. 

26.01.2017 / 18:39 / First Team

"We have to focus on the present"

Considering the most recent results against FC Bayern München, SV Werder Bremen can only stay positive by looking forwards. Werder host FC Bayern München at the Weser Stadion on Saturday at 15:30. According to Nouri, previous results don’t matter ahead of the weekend clash. “There’s no use looking back, we have to focus on the present,” said Nouri ahead of facing the current league leaders. The...

26.01.2017 / 17:27 / preliminary report

Doubts surrounding Fritz’ availability

Captain Clemens Fritz has had to sit out of training over the past two days with neck complaints. “At the moment we assume he’ll be back in training on Friday,” explained head coach Alexander Nouri in Thursday’s press conference – two days before the home encounter with Bayern Munich.

26.01.2017 / 15:38 / First Team

Fine and three match ban for Drobny

After receiving a red card in his last match against Borussia Dortmund, the DFB have fined Jaroslav Drobny 10,000 euros and suspended the goalkeeper for three matches. Until he serves his suspension, Drobny is prohibited from playing for Werder in all competitions.

26.01.2017 / 11:04 / First Team

“I have to and can deal with it”

Felix Wiedwald has found himself behind Jaroslav Drobny over the past few weeks. However, the 26 year old will likely have a chance this weekend to show what he can do, as the Werder No. 1 is suspended after receiving a red card against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. The topic of this interview with WERDER.TV, is the fast-paced nature of professional football.

25.01.2017 / 14:59 / interview

Junuzovic “an option for the weekend”

“The calf is holding up.” This is the news from the Green-White camp on Tuesday morning, as two Werder players have recently had to sit out with muscular injuries. Zlatko Junuzovic was one of the guys struggling, but the Austrian returned to full team training on Sunday after working individually since last week. The other, striker Aron Jóhannsson, started an individual programme on Tuesday...

24.01.2017 / 15:20 / First Team

The running man

+++ Energetic and dangerous in front of goal: Nobody was stopping Fin Bartels on Saturday. First, he nutmegged Matthias Ginter, before outrunning Sokratis and coolly slotting the ball past Roman Weidenfeller.  “It definitely wasn’t the worst goal I’ve ever scored,” said Bartels about his third goal in his last six games. Bartels covered the most ground on the pitch on Saturday, running a distance...

23.01.2017 / 12:56 / Team Talk
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