First-team news

Romano Schmid chases down the ball against Hoffenheim.

Looking to start a new streak

SV Werder’s run of nine games without loss was brought to an end last weekend by Bayern. However, there’s no reason why Green-Whites can’t continue where they left off when they visit TSG Hoffenheim on Sunday, 29th September (17:30 CEST). The team from Sinsheim, on the other hand, are looking to find some rhythm, with their only points so far coming in their opening matchday win over promoted side…

28.09.2024 / 14:00 / preliminary report
Skelly Alvero high-fives a teammate.

“That was the best feeling I’ve had”

Skelly Alvero feels at home in Bremen after the 22-year-old made his loan move from Olympique Lyon permanent in the summer. However, after a tricky pre-season for the Frenchman, he has had to make do with limited minutes recently. “Because of my height, I have always needed a longer pre-season to get up to speed,” explained Alvero. “I’m grateful to the club for being patient with me. Now I’m ready…

28.09.2024 / 10:30 / First Team
Ole Werner smiling in the dugout.

"The focus is back on the task ahead"

The day started with SV Werder practicing their set pieces at the Weserstadion, before head coach Ole Werner addressed the media from his pre-match press conference. This weekend will see the Green-Whites travel to face TSG Hoffenheim on Sunday (29th September, 17:30 CEST). "We're heading to Hoffenheim with the intention of winning the game," the 36-year-old said.

27.09.2024 / 14:05 / First Team
Multiple people pose together for a photo, holding up Werder kits.

SV Werder and the City of Bremen make joint delegation visit to South Africa

On Wednesday, SV Werder representatives began their visit to South Africa alongside a delegation from the City of Bremen. This included Mayor Dr. Andreas Bovenschulte among other figures from the fields of politics, business, science, culture, sport and civil society.

27.09.2024 / 10:45 / WERDER BEWEGT
Amos Pieper claps his hands.

“It was good for my personal story”

Amos Pieper has put a difficult year behind him. An ankle fracture, a further ankle injury during his recovery and then more recently a muscle injury in the middle of pre-season have significantly hindered the 26-year-old in the fulfilment of his footballing passion. “I can’t simply ignore the defeat,” commented Pieper after the home game against Bayern. “However, it was good for my personal story…

25.09.2024 / 14:50 / First Team
Peter Niemeyer with his arms folded and leaning on a rail.

“It just makes you want to do more!”

Peter Niemeyer’s first 100 days as head of professional football at SV Werder Bremen are now behind him. In an interview with WERDER.DE, the 40-year-old looks back on this time, speaks about the challenges and his expectations for the next 100 days.

25.09.2024 / 11:00 / First Team
Ole Werner with Niklas Stark .

"An extremely disappointing afternoon"

SV Werder Bremen suffered a disappointing 5-0 defeat at home against FC Bayern München on Saturday afternoon. WERDER.DE have summed up all the post-match reaction from Ole Werner & Co. 

21.09.2024 / 18:18 / First Team
Musiala scores while Zetterer and Pieper watch.

Beaten by dominant Bayern side

SV Werder Bremen suffered their first defeat of the season against FC Bayern München on Saturday afternoon. The record champions won 5-0 in front of a sold-out crowd of 42,100 at the Weserstadion, with Michael Olise (23’, 60’), Jamal Musiala (32’), Harry Kane (57’) and Serge Gnabry (65’) all on the scoresheet.

21.09.2024 / 17:22 / Match Report
The Werder players celebrate their 1-0 win at FC Bayern earlier this year.

A clash with plenty of history behind it

After the 2-1 win at 1. FSV Mainz 05 last Sunday, SV Werder have spent this week preparing for their second home game of the season. FC Bayern are the visitors on Saturday afternoon (21/9/24) for a 15:30 kick off. SVW showed last season that they can beat the Bavarians and will be hoping to do so again this weekend.

20.09.2024 / 14:00 / preliminary report
Ole Werner at the pre-match press conference.

“We have to put in a great performance”

SV Werder’s second home game of the 2024/25 season is this Saturday (21/9/24, 15:30 CEST) against FC Bayern at the Weserstadion. It’s set to be an extremely tricky game for the Green-Whites, as Ole Werner stated at the pre-match press conference on Thursday.

19.09.2024 / 15:45 / First Team
Mitchell Weiser sitting in the press conference room ahead of the game against Bayern.

“We need to prove ourselves again”

The Green-Whites will be filled with confidence after having picked up their first league win of the season last time out, despite going a man down in the 60th minute. SV Werder now turn their attention to Saturday’s highly-anticipated clash, as they host FC Bayern München at the Weserstadion (21st September, 15:30 CEST). Mitchell Weiser will have fond memories of the most recent clash between the…

18.09.2024 / 16:00 / First Team
Marco Friedl was shown a red card in the 60th minute by referee Benjamin Brand.

Marco Friedl suspended for two matches

The DFB's sports tribunal has given Werder captain Marco Friedl a two-match suspension due to unsportsmanlike conduct following his red card against 1. FSV Mainz 05. The 26-year-old will therefore miss both the home game against FC Bayern München and the away game at TSG Hoffenheim. 

18.09.2024 / 14:30 / First Team
Olivier Deman wearing the training kit on the way to training

Veljkovic and Deman miss the start of the new week of training

Ole Werner will be without two of his players at the start of this new week of training ahead of the upcoming home match against FC Bayern München on Saturday, 21.09.24 (kick-off 15:30 CEST). Milos Veljkovic is absent due to ongoing foot problems, along with Olivier Deman who has a bruised foot.

18.09.2024 / 14:30 / First Team
Justin Njinmah with the ball at his feet.

Njinmah sidelined with ligament injury

SV Werder Bremen will be without Justin Njinmah during the coming weeks. The attacker picked up an ankle injury away in Mainz during a 2-1 win on matchday 3 after being fouled inside the box. The foul resulted in a penalty, which Marvin Ducksch converted to put Werder ahead, before Njinmah had to be subbed off shortly after. 

16.09.2024 / 16:00 / First Team
Derrick Köhn celebrates his winning goal in Mainz.

“It’s just like in a storybook”

Despite having a man sent off, SV Werder Bremen were able to take all three points home from Mainz on Sunday evening. Derrick Köhn scored the match-winning goal on his competitive debut for the Green-Whites. A controversial red card for Marco Friedl also influenced the match. Read on for all the post-match reaction from head coach Ole Werner and his team.

15.09.2024 / 20:09 / First Team
Werder celebrate the winning goal in Mainz.

Hard fight rewarded with first win of the season!

SV Werder were able to celebrate their first league win of the season away in Mainz on Sunday evening. Marvin Ducksch put the Green-Whites ahead from the spot (7’), before FSV were able to equalise after an unfortunate miscommunication between Zetterer and Stark (27’). Despite Marco Friedl being sent off (60’), the Green-Whites never gave up hope and saw their efforts rewarded. Substitute Derrick…

15.09.2024 / 19:48 / Match Report
A photo of Marvin Ducksch and Justin Njinmah running from behind. Marvin Ducksch has his hand on Justin Njinmah's head. hat die Hand auf dem Kopf von Justin Njinmah.

First league win in our sights

Back from the international break, back to the Bundesliga. SV Werder Bremen face 1. FSV Mainz 05 in the final game of matchday 3 on Sunday afternoon (15/9, 17:30 CEST). The Green-Whites are looking to take away the positive aspects of their first few matches and secure a first league win of the season. Here is the match preview. 

14.09.2024 / 15:30 / preliminary report
Ole Werner at the pre-match press conference.

“We want to be more effective”

It’s time for matchday 3 of the new Bundesliga season after the first international break of the campaign. SV Werder Bremen are away to 1. FSV Mainz 05 on Sunday, 15th September at 17:30 CEST. Head coach Ole Werner answered questions from the media on Thursday at the pre-match press conference.

13.09.2024 / 15:45 / First Team
Romano Schmid, Marco Grüll in Austria training.

Another start for Schmid, Grüll doesn’t feature

The first international break of the 2024/25 season is over and SV Werder’s international players have returned to Bremen. The Green-Whites had different experiences across their respective two games. Keke Topp only featured once for Germany U21s, travelling back home earlier this week due to a foot problem.

11.09.2024 / 11:20 / First Team
Niklas Stark smiles in an interview ahead of the away match in Mainz.

“After two draws, we now want to win”

With the international break drawing to a close, it is now back to the day-to-day of league action for the Green-Whites. Niklas Stark and Co. travel to Mainz on Sunday, 15/09/2024, for a 17:30 CEST kick-off. On Tuesday, 10/09/2024, the defender spoke to the press about the strong showing at home against Borussia Dortmund, and what Werder need to do in Mainz, in order to improve on two league draws…

10.09.2024 / 15:30 / First Team
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