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A great week all-round

+++ A historic goal: Countries like Cambodia, Jamaica and Malta aren’t renowned for football, but players from these three countries have all scored in the top flight of German football. On Saturday, Gambia was added to this list of 91 nations thanks to Ousman Manneh’s winner against Bayer Leverkusen. The tireless Manneh contributed to the game in more ways than just his goal; he contested the...

17.10.2016 / 17:01 / Team Talk

Manneh: "Reward for hard work"

Perhaps one of his team mates should've pinched his arm: "I can't believe this. One of my biggest dreams has come true. Is this real or am I dreaming?" asked Ousman Manneh after having scored the 2-1 winner against Bayer 04 Leverkusen. It was his first Bundesliga goal and one that he will certainly never forget: "It's an absolutely unbelievable feeling."

16.10.2016 / 14:51 / First Team

"Displayed outstanding team spirit"

SV Werder Bremen recorded their 750th Bundesliga victory on Saturday evening against Bayer 04 Leverkusen, with 19-year-old Ousman Manneh scoring the winner with his first professional goal. The Green-Whites put in a fantastic fighting performance against the Champions League side and held on to their lead to record a narrow win. "It was a win that required hard work," remarked skipper Clemens...

16.10.2016 / 13:57 / First Team

Manneh’s first Werder goal sinks Leverkusen

There is it! In front of 42,100 spectators at the Weser-Stadion, Werder claimed their second win of the season against Champions League participants Bayer Leverkusen (2-1). Zlatko Junuzovic put the hosts in the lead in the 13th minute after starting very positively. However, Leverkusen got back on level terms a little before the half-hour mark. After withstanding some Leverkusen pressure for the...

15.10.2016 / 21:18 / First Team

We need to give a bit more

+++ The same mindset: “What more can I do to improve my performance?” Werder’s new assistant manager Markus Feldhoff is constantly asking this question. He tried to answer this when he was a young player with his then teammate Alexander Nouri. “We had a similar way of thinking in many ways. That was at the crux of why we were able to work together for so many years,” says Feldhoff today. The duo...

14.10.2016 / 17:57 / Team Talk

Saturday’s plan: counter and take the lead!

Werder Bremen will host a Champions League participant for the first time this season, as Bayer Leverkusen travel to Bremen for a Saturday evening clash (kick-off: 18:30 CEST) this weekend. Fin Bartels labelled this week’s opponents from the Rheinland as a “world-class team”, which also explains why Alexander Nouri noted, “it’s important that we stay compact and find a good balance to our game.” ...

13.10.2016 / 17:43 / preliminary report

Schmidt hat-trick on international duty

The last matches of this international break have been played and the youngest Werder international had a day to remember. Niklas Schmidt scored three goals for the Germany U19s in their 4-0 win over Ireland. The 18-year old scored twice from the penalty spot (24’, 55’) and once from open play (52’). Another Werder player Johannes Eggestein played until the 79th minute. Frank Kramer’s team...

12.10.2016 / 16:03 / First Team

Markus Feldhoff completes Nouri’s coaching team

Former Bundesliga footballer Markus Feldhoff has completed head coach Alexander Nouri’s coaching team, the 42 year old will begin his new role with the Green-Whites on Wednesday.

12.10.2016 / 11:39 / First Team

Duo train individually, Drobny to miss a minimum of two weeks

After two restful days, the team returned to training on Monday to start preparations ahead of Saturday evening’s encounter with Bayer Leverkusen (18:30 CEST). Along with three goalkeepers Felix Wiedwald, Michael Zetterer, Eric Oelschlägel and eleven outfield players, the Green-Whites took to the training pitch to begin the week’s training. Jaroslav Drobny of course misses out after breaking his...

10.10.2016 / 17:09 / First Team

Yatabaré finds the net for Mali

While there was a weekend off training for the Werder players who remained in Bremen, many of the Green-Whites were in action all over the world for their international sides. Sambou Yatabaré had a particularly good game for Mali in their World Cup qualifier against the Ivory Coast, putting his country 1-0 up. Although the game finished 3-1 to the Ivorians, the fans cheered on Yatabaré like a...

10.10.2016 / 12:10 / First Team

Werder’s youngsters inspire Germany U21s

The excitement from the Rio Olympics may be slowly fading, but that hasn’t affected Serge Gnabry as he put in an excellent performance on Friday evening in Germany U21s’ European Championship qualifier against Russia. The winger, who made the move to Werder from London in the summer, got one of the goals for head coach Stefan Kuntz’s team in Ingolstadt. Equally as dangerous in front of goal was...

08.10.2016 / 14:15 / First Team

Waiting game for Drobny

SV Werder will have to do without goalkeeper Jaroslav Drobny for the time being. The Czech national keeper has broken a bone in his wrist and has also suffered a small break in his hand. These were the results from his examination in Bremen on Friday morning. 

07.10.2016 / 12:56 / First Team

A Saturday evening clash in the capital

The DFL announced on Friday afternoon all of the kick-off times for Bundesliga matchdays 13 to 16. The last home game of the calendar year is against 1. FC Köln and will take place on Saturday the 17th of December at 15:30 CET. A week before this encounter, the Green-Whites face Hertha Berlin away on Saturday the 10th at 18:30 CET.

06.10.2016 / 13:16 / First Team

Peace, quiet and fish butties

Waking up early is no issue for Lennart Thy. In fact, you get the impression that he actually enjoys the early starts. So it would only seem right that we have arranged an unusual interview time with the reliable Werder striker, of eight in the morning. “It’s all a matter of adapting,” explains the Frechen-born player, who grew up in the town of Norden. However, punctuality and discipline are just...

06.10.2016 / 12:34 / First Team

Santiago García: "I'm ready!"

His excitement is clear to see! When Santiago García, together with Philipp Bargfrede, visited one of our sponsor's events on Wednesday afternoon, you could see how positive he's feeling at the moment. His tough three months away from the pitch are almost over, as the left-back could play his first game since suffering a complicated thigh injury in mid July. “I’m really looking forward to the game...

05.10.2016 / 17:35 / First Team

Drobny suffers wrist injury

Werder goalkeeper Jaroslav drobny has suffered an injury to his left wrist in training while on international duty with the Czech Republic. On Thursday, he’ll travel to Hamburg with his national team colleagues where his side will play World Champions Germany.

05.10.2016 / 15:27 / First Team

Return to St. Pauli for four Green-Whites

It will be a special trip for a handful of Green-Whites who’ll make their way to Hamburg this week, but on Thursday, Alexander Nouri’s men won’t be there to face HSV in the “Nordderby”. Instead, Werder will be facing second division side FC St. Pauli in a friendly at the Millerntor (18:30 CEST).

05.10.2016 / 15:05 / preliminary report

Thursday friendly despite reduced numbers

+++ It’s the beginning of the international break and 14 Werder players have joined up with their national teams. Alexander Nouri had a smaller group to oversee in training on Tuesday morning in his first week as Werder Bremen head coach. 14 squad players were present in training, including Eric Oelschlägel and Osman Manneh. Lamine Sané trained individually this morning but will join the rest of...

04.10.2016 / 13:48 / Team Talk

Werder’s Czech duo clash with Germany

After Saturday’s encounter with Darmstadt, many Werder stars will soon be meeting up with their national sides. Theodor Gebre Selassie and Jaroslav Drobny will first face their current country of residence, as their homeland of the Czech Republic will face Germany in their upcoming World Cup qualifier (08th Oct, 20:45 CEST). Three days later they will again be in action, but this time against...

03.10.2016 / 12:19 / First Team

Alexander Nouri appointed SV Werder head coach

SV Werder Bremen are delighted to confirm that Alexander Nouri is the club’s new permanent head coach. His current contract as U23 boss, which expires at the end of the summer, will be adjusted to accordingly over the coming days. He will continually to be assisted by Florian Bruns, with Florian Kohfeldt taking charge of the U23 side from Tuesday. 

02.10.2016 / 13:05 / First Team
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