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The DFB-Pokal sits on a podium at the Weserstadion

Werder’s clash with Darmstadt set for Tuesday night

The DFB announced the confirmed times and dates for the DFB-Pokal round-of-16 ties on Wednesday morning, 06/11/24. SV Werder Bremen are set to take on SV Darmstadt 98 at the Weserstadion on Tuesday night, 03/12/24 (kick-off 20:45 CET).

06.11.2024 / 10:00 / First Team
Ole Werner addresssing the team.

"Weren't able to match the intensity of our opponents"

SV Werder Bremen lost 4-1 at Borussia Mönchengladbach on Sunday evening, their first defeat on their travels this season. Read on for all the post-match reaction from head coach Ole Werner and the team.

03.11.2024 / 20:13 / First Team
Felix Agu wearing Werder's green home shirt with the DFB-Pokal logo on the sleeve.

Werder to host Darmstadt in DFB-Pokal round of 16

SV Werder Bremen have been drawn against SV Darmstadt 98 in the round of 16 in the DFB-Pokal. The draw was conducted on Sunday evening (3rd November) at the German Football Museum in Dortmund. The round of 16 matches will be played on 3rd and 4th December, with exact timings to be announced in due course

03.11.2024 / 19:29 / First Team
Mitchell Weiser reacts after being shown a second yellow by the referee.

Werder fall to first away defeat of the season

SV Werder Bremen suffered their first defeat on their travels of the season on Bundesliga matchday 9, falling 4-1 to Borussia Mönchengladbach. The Foals scored twice in quick succession in the first half (11', 12') before a goal on the break by Franck Honorat saw them take a 3-0 lead into the half-time break. Kevin Stöger then added a fourth in the second half (67'), with Keke Topp's first…

03.11.2024 / 19:22 / Match Report
Marvin Ducksch with the ball at his feet, alongside Romano Schmid.

Rounding off a busy week

“In a week with multiple fixtures, it’s all about the players themselves,” said Ole Werner ahead of the clash with Borussia Mönchengladbach on Sunday, 3rd November (17:30 CET). It will be his team’s third match in eight days, and SVW are looking to complete a hat-trick of good results after the draw against Leverkusen and the DFB-Pokal win over Paderborn. Here’s our match preview.

02.11.2024 / 13:30 / preliminary report
Ole Werner wearing a cap.

“We don’t want to take our foot off the gas”

After holding reigning champions Leverkusen to a draw and then reaching the round of 16 in the DFB-Pokal with a win at SC Paderborn, SV Werder’s busy week concludes with a trip to Borussia Mönchengladbach on Sunday, 3rd December (17:30 CET). Head coach Ole Werner discussed the game at the pre-match press conference on Friday afternoon.

01.11.2024 / 14:36 / First Team
Marco Grüll came off in the 44th minute in the Pokal win at SC Paderborn.

Marco Grüll ruled out of Gladbach game with muscle injury

Werder’s attacker Marco Grüll was forced off just before half time in yesterday's win at SC Paderborn. The 26-year-old felt pain in his thigh after an SVW counter-attack in the DFB-Pokal tie. Team doctor Dr. Georg Tsironis diagnosed a minor muscle injury on Thursday.

31.10.2024 / 16:00 / First Team
Ole Werner addressing his team in a huddle.

"Had to go back to the basics"

SV Werder Bremen have reached the round of 16 in the DFB-Pokal for the first time since 2020. Despite facing intense pressure during the closing stages of the match, the Green-Whites held on to record a narrow 1-0 win thanks to Marvin Ducksch's winning strike. WERDER.DE have summed up all the reaction from within the team.

30.10.2024 / 20:30 / First Team
The team celebrate Ducksch's goal.

Werder through to round of 16 after Ducksch winner

SV Werder Bremen are through to the round of 16 of the DFB-Pokal after a 1-0 win at second-division side SC Paderborn 07. Marvin Ducksch scored the only goal of the night, intercepting a back pass to put the Green-Whites ahead (30').

30.10.2024 / 19:53 / Match Report
Keke Topp celebrates his goal against Energie Cottbus with Marco Friedl, Romano Schmid, Mitchell Weiser and Marvin Ducksch.

Looking to put things right in the cup

Déjà vu for SV Werder: The Green-Whites travel to SC Paderborn 07 for the second round of the DFB-Pokal, just as they did two years ago. This Wednesday evening (30/10, 18:00 CET) head coach Ole Werner and his side are hoping to progress on this occasion and avenge the defeat suffered in Paderborn in 2022.

29.10.2024 / 16:15 / preliminary report
Phat Freestyle performing a trick at the Weserstadion.

Vietnamese influencers return to Bremen for second visit

Vietnamese influencers Tuyen Van Hoa and Phat Freestyle returned to Bremen for a second time since 2023, having been invited by SV Werder and Bremen’s Economic Development Agency (WFB). Over the course of four jam-packed days, the duo were able to take part in activities such as attending the Bundesliga home game against Leverkusen, and the Freimarkt. The visit was also supported by Schächter…

28.10.2024 / 16:00 / werder family
Ole Werner looks at the pitch with floodlights on in the background.

“Make the difference in quality show”

The grind never stops for SV Werder. After the game against Leverkusen on Saturday evening, the Green-Whites are back in action already on Wednesday (30th October, 18:00 CET) for a DFB-Pokal second-round clash with SC Paderborn 07. At the press conference ahead of the match against the second-tier side, head coach Ole Werner was certain that the fans can look forward to an entertaining game.

28.10.2024 / 14:45 / First Team
Ole Werner with the team.

"Managed to capture the stadium right from the start"

A strong performance saw SV Werder Bremen take a point at home against defending champions Bayer 04 Leverkusen. The Green-Whites managed to fight their way back despite trailing twice. WERDER.DE have summed up all the post-match reaction from head coach Ole Werner and his team.

26.10.2024 / 21:16 / First Team
Weiser shoots the ball as Grimaldo watches on.

Werder equalise twice to earn a point against the defending champions

SV Werder Bremen took a point off defending champions Bayer 04 Leverkusen after a hard-fought performance at home on Saturday evening. A total of 42,100 spectators packed into a sold-out Weserstadion as the Green-Whites struck twice after trailing. Victor Boniface (30') opened the scoring, before Marvin Ducksch netted Werder's first home goal of the season (74'). The Green-Whites then conceded an…

26.10.2024 / 20:30 / Match Report

Show signs of improvement

SV Werder Bremen prepare to host the reigning champions from Leverkusen on Saturday evening (18:30 CEST). The Green-Whites will go in search of their first home win of the season, with head coach Ole Werner hoping to see “signs of improvement” from his team.

25.10.2024 / 16:00 / preliminary report
Ole Werner speaking to the media ahead of the home game against Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

The Ketchup Bottle effect

For the first time this season, SV Werder are preparing for action in the prime time Saturday evening slot in the Bundesliga, with the floodlights set to light up the Weserstadion. Head coach Ole Werner’s side welcome reigning German champions Bayer Leverkusen on 26/10/24 (kick-off 18:30 CEST). In his press conference ahead of the clash, Werner spoke about the special circumstances of the meeting…

24.10.2024 / 15:25 / First Team
Justin Njinmah, Leonardo Bittencourt, Milos Veljkovic and Felix Agu stand in a group in team training

Veljkovic and Njinmah back on the training pitch

Werder head coach Ole Werner was able to welcome two players back to training for the first session of the new week as the team prepares to face Bayer Leverkusen. Milos Veljkovic and Justin Njinmah both returned to team training for the first time since their injuries and will have their workload steadily increased throughout the week in order to get them ready for competitive action once more. …

23.10.2024 / 14:30 / First Team
Marco Grüll celebrates with his teammates.

“The first goal is always special”

The 4-2 win away to VfL Wolfsburg will forever remain in Marco Grüll’s memory for being the game in which he netted his first Bundesliga goal. He demonstrated the value of determination when he struck the ball with everything he had, making up for a chest control that was not quite perfect. “I was really happy. That first goal is always special,” said the Austrian with a smile. “I am obviously so…

22.10.2024 / 12:02 / First Team
Anthony Jung walking off the pitch.

Jung dealing with adductor issue, Malatini given the all-clear

SV Werder recorded their third straight win on their travels away at VfL Wolfsburg on Sunday evening (4-2). The victory came at a cost, however, as Anthony Jung had to be taken off injured after 23 minutes, with Amos Pieper replacing him.

21.10.2024 / 14:30 / First Team
Marco Friedl celebrates with the away fans.

“The goal gave us momentum”

SV Werder recorded their third straight victory on their travels away at VfL Wolfsburg on Sunday evening (4-2). The mood within the team was high following the win. WERDER.DE have summed up all the reaction from head coach Ole Werner and his players.

20.10.2024 / 20:25 / First Team
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