Bremen – SV Werder are back after four defeats in a row with a 2-1 win over VfL Wolfsburg – Werder Bremen in grades with individual criticism.
Jiri Pavlenka: Was wide awake in the first minute when he Werder Bremen saved against Wimmer from falling behind early on. After that, however, he had some uncertainties with the ball at his feet or in controlling the penalty area. When conceding without a chance to defend. Note 3,5
Amos Pieper: Had digested his mistake against Union Berlin well. On the right side of defence, mostly up against Wolfsburg’s Kaminski and later Marmoush. Avoided risk in his actions, which was good for his game. Got a good chance with a header just before the break. Note 2
Niklas Stark: Regained confidence as the central man in the back three and sent his side into deep trouble with a bad pass after just 40 seconds. But then found his way into the game well, was usually spot on in the duels against the wind and was courageous in building up the game. Had to act extremely carefully after an early yellow card (31st). Note 1,5
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Werder Bremen in grades against VfL Wolfsburg: Christian Groß with a very good performance
Marco Friedl: The Austrian captain repeatedly had to deal with his fast compatriot Wimmer on the left and kept a cool head. Remained without any notable errors. Note 2,5
Mitchell Weiser: Started unremarkable on the right wing but then steadily improved. As always, with a lot of offensive drive and trying to find creative solutions. Füllkrug created a great chance with his heel (38′) and later made it 2-0 with a flat pass (78′). Uncompromising on the defensive. Saw the fifth yellow card and is missing in Stuttgart. Note 1,5
Christian Gross: Returned to the starting formation and acted with great caution in front of the defence. He was heavily involved in his team’s combination game and generally made a lot of right decisions. Had a 100 percent pass rate before the break. Note 1,5
Anthony Jung (bis 71.): A lot on the ball on the left flank before the break and accordingly conspicuous – but by no means happy in all offensive actions. His flanks mostly lacked the necessary precision. Defensive with a solid job. Note 3,5
Niklas Schmidt (until 62): Struck off with several clever passes that opened up space for his team. Always ready to play and with an eye for colleagues. Also defensively very disciplined. Had to leave the field completely exhausted after an hour. Note 2,5
Jens Stage (until 80th): Started again for the first time since matchday eleven and showed his best performance for Werder before the break. Very present in the duels and clear in almost all actions. Had a good chance with a long-range shot (20′) and got the hand penalty shortly afterwards (21′). A little less noticeable later. Note 2
Werder Bremen in notes against VfL Wolfsburg: Niclas Füllkrug best Bremen
Niclas jug: The man of the match! Took responsibility and turned the hand penalty coldly against Casteels after he had taken a lot of time before executing it (24′). With two more good chances before the change (35th/38th). In the second half, a little less noticeable at first – but back on the spot when it was 2-0 (78th). Note 1
Marvin Ducksch (until 71st): Repeatedly caused dangerous actions with his set pieces, but remained without a noteworthy conclusion himself because he lacked the accuracy for it. However, he never let himself down and diligently worked backwards. Note 3,5
Ilia Gruev (ab 62.): Sorted into the eighth position and was there immediately. Provided stability and added momentum in the game forward. Note –
Lee Buchanan (ab 71.): The young Englishman made his twelfth appearance of the season. Grade –
Eren Dinkci (ab. 71): Missed the possible 3-0 (89th). Grade –
Milos Vejkovic (ab 80.): Reinforced the defense. Grade –
Werder Bremen against VfL Wolfsburg – the line-up in focus:
Werder Bremen line-up against VfL Wolfsburg: Milos Veljkovic on the bench, Niklas Schmidt in the starting XI
Update: Now the starting XI line-up is here! Milos Veljkovic is only on the bench again, Niklas Schmidt is in the starting XI against VfL Wolfsburg! The whole list is available here in the live ticker!
Ole Werner hadn’t completely given up hope on Friday afternoon, and yet there are many indications that the coach of the SV Werder Bremen during the home game against VfL Wolfsburg (Saturday, 3.30 p.m.) without a regular player: Leonardo Bittencourt. Because of a cold, the 29-year-old is likely to drop out of the starting XI, which forces Werner to change again on offense. There is also a change in the chain of three.
After the central defender Milos Veljkovic during the Home game against Union Berlin (1:2) surprisingly only sat on the bench, he could against VfL Wolfsburg now return to the starting XI. Amos Pieper finally made a momentous drop-out against Union Berlin as the right part of the back three. If Veljkovic plays in the middle again, Niklas Stark moves to the right for Pieper. Werder Bremen Meanwhile, captain Marco Friedl is on the left, as is goalkeeper Jiri Pavlenka and the two rail players Anthony Jung (left) and Mitchell Weiser (right).
Werder Bremen line-up against VfL Wolfsburg: Niklas Schmidt could be in Bremen’s starting eleven again
The most obvious variant for Ole Werner to be in the lineup to react to the impending failure of Bittencourtlooks like this in midfield: Christian Groß returns to the six, Ilia Gruev advances to the eight – and there to the side of Niklas Schmidt, who was able to convince his coach recently. “He took his chance. Not only against Union Berlin, but in the past few weeks,” said Werner about the 24-year-old professional Werder Brementhe against the VfL Wolfsburg a large part of the task should be to stage the two leaders Marvin Ducksch and Niclas Füllkrug. An alternative for the eighth position in the starting eleven is summer newcomer Jens Stage, but he should only have outsider chances because he still has problems in the team tactics. (dco)
