Current first-team news

Assistant coach Jan Hoepner receives one-match ban

The German Football Association (DFB) have handed SV Werder Bremen assistant coach Jan Hoepner a one-match touchline ban following his red card in Saturday’s Nordderby against Hamburger SV. →

“We play football for moments like these”

There was nothing short of euphoria at the Weserstadion as SV Werder Bremen not only claimed a 3-1 victory in the Nordderby against Hamburger SV, but also picked up crucial points in the battle for survival. The sense of relief among the Green-Whites was palpable in the Mixed Zone. WERDER.DE rounded up the post-match reactions following the emphatic win. →

Stage's brace and Puertas' finishing touch: Werder victorious in Nordderby

SV Werder Bremen have won the Nordderby! On matchday 30 of this current Bundesliga season, the Green-Whites put on quite the show for 41,800 supporters at a sold-out Weserstadion, recording a 3-1 victory over arch-rivals Hamburger SV. Jens Stage bagged a brace for SVW, before Cameron Puertas sealed the three points with his first goal in Green and White. Read the full match report here. →

Ready for derby day

The Nordderby is finally returning to the Weserstadion. The last Bundesliga battle in Bremen between SV Werder and arch-rivals Hamburger SV took place over eight years ago. This Saturday, 18th April, SVW will kick off against their Hanseatic neighbours at 15:30 CEST in a bid to grab all three crucial points at home, a result that would not only put the two sides level on points, but also be a crucial step in the Green-Whites’ fight to stay in the division. →

“We need to be the ones who provide that spark”

The Nordderby is back in Bremen! SV Werder Bremen will be looking to collect three more important points on Saturday (15:30 CEST), as well as make amends for the defeat in Hamburg earlier in the season. Werder head coach Daniel Thioune spoke in his pre-match press conference about... →

Marco Friedl receives one-game ban

The Sports Court of the German Football Association (DFB) has handed Marco Friedl a one-match suspension. As a result, Werder's captain will miss the upcoming derby against Hamburger SV this Saturday, 18th April. Kick-off at the Weserstadion is scheduled for 15:30 CEST. →

“A very disappointing day”

An early goal conceded, and a long spell with ten men were just two of several challenges SV Werder Bremen had to contend with away at 1. FC Köln. Head coach Daniel Thioune and Romano Schmid both admitted after the match in the mixed zone that the defeat “really hurts”. WERDER.DE rounded up the post-match reactions. →

Werder beaten in Köln

SV Werder Bremen suffered a defeat on the road this week, losing 3-1 away at 1. FC Köln. Goals from El Mala (7’), Ache (65’) and Jóhannesson (90+7’) sealed three points for the hosts, while an SVW side playing with ten men for most of the game got their only goal through a Romano Schmid penalty. Read the full match report here. →

Looking to stay ahead of Köln

On Sunday, 12th April (15:30 CEST), 14th-placed Werder face 15th-placed 1. FC Köln in another crucial match. The Green-Whites are looking to make sure that the Billy Goats, who are currently a point behind SVW, remain below them in the table after matchday 29. Read our match preview here. →

“Everyone knows just how important this match is”

In an interview ahead of Sunday's trip to Cologne, Werder captain Marco Friedl discusses the importance of the game and his successful time with the national team. →

“It gives me more options once again”

Werder Bremen travel to face 1. FC Köln on Sunday, 12th April (15:30 CEST), in a crucial clash in the battle to avoid relegation. Speaking at his Friday morning press conference, head coach Daniel Thioune discussed his options in attack, Köln's new coach and various other topics. →

Stage a doubt for Sunday

SV Werder Bremen face another crucial away match on Sunday, 12th April, at 15:30 CEST against 1. FC Köln. Head coach Daniel Thioune provided a squad update at the press conference ahead of Bundesliga matchday 29. →

Musah gets off the mark

There was no time to celebrate and no chance for it to really sink in. Salim Musah’s first Bundesliga goal came in a blur, but the feeling afterwards was still one of frustration, as his late strike could not stop Werder slipping to a 2-1 defeat against RB Leipzig. Only after the final whistle did the 20-year-old finally crack a smile, throwing his arms around goalkeeper Mio Backhaus. His first Bundesliga goal did not bring any reward on the day, but it was another glimpse of what this fearless young forward can offer in the closing weeks of the season. →

"The difference was clear - Leipzig were ruthless"

Hope for a single point flared briefly in the added time of the home game against RB Leipzig, but ultimately SV Werder Bremen were forced to accept a 2-1 defeat against the Champions League hopefuls. While the Green-Whites were relatively satisfied with the level of their performance, the end result left them understandably disappointed. Read the key post-match reactions here. →

Too little, too late: Werder lose at home to Leipzig

SV Werder Bremen will finish Easter weekend empty-handed, having fallen to a 2-1 defeat against RB Leipzig in front of a home crowd of 40,000 fans. The Green-Whites just couldn’t make the most of their chances despite a solid spell of pressure before the break. A maiden goal for Salim Musah in added time was ultimately not enough to avoid defeat at the Weserstadion on Holy Saturday. The match report in full. →

Full of fight and ready for Leipzig

The international break is done and dusted, and we're straight back to it in the Bundesliga. SV Werder Bremen are all set to host RB Leipzig this Saturday (4th April) for a 15:30 CEST kick-off at the Weserstadion. The clash between the Green-Whites and the Red Bulls will also mark the first time ex-Werder head coach Ole Werner has returned to Bremen since leaving the club last summer. Werner's eventual replacement at the helm of SVW, Daniel Thioune, was keen to express his excitement ahead of the upcoming game. Read the full match preview here. →

“Confidence comes naturally with good results”

With the international break done and dusted, SV Werder Bremen are gearing up for another tough test in the Bundesliga. The Green-Whites will host RB Leipzig at the Weserstadion on Saturday, 4th April, with kick-off scheduled for 15:30 CEST. Werder head coach Daniel Thioune sat down for his press conference ahead of the affair, giving insights on a range of topics, including the return of Victor Boniface, a newfound sense of self-belief in the side and the upcoming visit of ex-Bremen boss Ole Werner. →

Lynen an option to start against Leipzig

SV Werder Bremen are running through their final preparations ahead of this weekend’s game against RB Leipzig (Saturday, 4th April, 15:30 CEST). Head coach Daniel Thioune will be pleased that there have been a couple of positive developments on the squad front as we head into matchday 28 of the Bundesliga season – not least that midfield stalwart Senne Lynen is back in contention to start against RBL. Read the latest squad update here. →

“We haven’t got any games to spare”

A fifth goal of the season should give Justin Njinmah a bit of momentum going into this weekend’s clash with RB Leipzig – a game in which, on paper, the attacker could have a lot of influence on. We sat down with the 25-year-old to talk about reuniting with his former head coach Ole Werner, a left-footed wonder-goal and the importance of the game against Leipzig. Here's what he had to say: →

From a Wembley win to fulfilled European Championship dreams

The last of Werder’s players away with their national teams are expected back on the Weser over the course of Wednesday. More than a few of them will be returning to Bremen with a real boost in confidence. While Werder’s players with their senior national sides all won their matches, one U19 duo saw their EURO dream come true. →