Werder Bremen notes against Union Berlin: what was going on, Jiri Pavlenka?!

SV Werder Bremen lost the Bundesliga game against Union Berlin on Wednesday evening 1-2 (1-1). The players in the individual review – with grades.

Jiri Pavlenka: Standing completely beside himself. Wanted to trick Behrens in his own five-meter space, which almost went wrong (5th). Tried in vain to save before the 1:1, but he didn’t stand optimally in the penalty area with Pieper’s back pass, which was a little too weak. Then had a lot of dizziness that his uncontrolled liberation due to a handball from Behrens didn’t lead to a deficit before the break. Didn’t exude security even with high balls. Note 5

Mitchell Weiser: Striving for creative accents, as usual, looked for the way forward on his right side. This kept the Union back line busy, but also rushed back when necessary. Note 3

Amos Pieper (until 77th): Back in the starting eleven because World Cup participant Veljkovic had to go to the bench. And the acceptance initially paid off because the defender scored the lead directly with a header (13th). Just four minutes later, however, his bad return to Pavlenka initiated the equaliser. Had some trouble with fast Sheraldo Becker after that. Note 3

Niklas Stark: Started extremely focused and won almost every tackle he had to fight in the first half. This sovereignty and calm did the Bremen man noticeably good. Clearly the best man in the back three. Note 2,5

Marco Friedl: A few inaccuracies crept into his game, but it was obvious that the captain wanted to lead the way aggressively and verbally. So he conducted diligently, always striving for order. Note 3

Werder Bremen notes against Union Berlin: Anthony Jung with far too many bad passes

Anthony Jung (until 71st): His actions completely lacked the necessary security. Improper ball assumptions alternated with quick ball losses. After 45 minutes, he had brought just 42 percent of his passes to the next man. Defensively solid, but overall not enough. His substitution did not come as a surprise. Note 4,5

Ilia Gruev (until 87th): This time again as a six. A task that he did with enthusiasm as usual. The passing accuracy was also right, before the change of sides each of his passes landed on his teammate. After the restart, however, it was he who let Behrens run in front of the fast 1:2 opponent. Note 4

Niklas Schmidt (until 77th): Because Gruev played in front of the defense instead of Groß, Schmidt was awarded the eighth position. Turned backwards a little too often at first but then found his rhythm and had some good moments – his deflected shot just wide of the goal just before half-time whistle. Note 3,5

Leonardo Bittencourt: Forgot to make it 2-1 when he hit the post from close range under pressure (22′). Went to work energetically and tried out a lot. The yield was manageable overall. If it got tricky defensively, he only knew how to help himself a few times with a foul. Note 3,5

Marvin Ducksch (until 77th): Used the first standard right away and served the ball with pinpoint accuracy for Pieper’s 1-0. After that there was a lot of movement, but another flash of inspiration was a long time coming. dived. Note 4

Already read: „Played a reasonable first half of the season for a promoted team” – Die Werder votes on the defeat against Union!

Werder Bremen in notes against Union Berlin: Niclas Füllkrug tried – substitute inconspicuous

Niclas jug: Strived and pushed through the Bittencourt top chance. After a rough encounter with the lawn at the beginning of the game, he also seemed a bit taken down. Had a good header chance to make it 2-2 (53′). Note 3,5

Lee Buchanan (from 71.): Didn’t really stand out. Note –

Milos Veljkovic (from 77th): Was allowed to play in the final phase. Note –

Oliver Burke (from 77.): Hardly to see. Note –

Jens Stage (from 77th): Showed little effect. Note –

Eren Dinkci (87th): Had no real action. Note –

The lineup text:

Werder Bremen line-up against Union Berlin: several changes in the starting XI

SV Werder Bremen plays on the 17th match day of the Bundesliga against 1. FC Union Berlin. This is how Werder coach Ole Werner’s starting XI looks like.

Update (January 25, 7:30 p.m.): Now is the lineup there – Niklas Stark and Niklas Schmidt start, Milos Veljkovic and Christian Groß have to go to the bench! The whole starting eleven and you can read everything else in the live ticker for the game SV Werder Bremen against Union Berlin!

Bremen – At least a few smiling mouths could be seen. Defender Niklas Stark walked the last few meters to the training ground just as happily as his coach Ole Werner. Otherwise, the faces of the professionals of the SV Werder Bremen but above all one thing: absolute concentration. The players appeared in public for almost half an hour on Tuesday morning, completed a few warm-up exercises and the obligatory five-a-side game as well as a playful interlude on the small field. Werner then ordered his team back to the Weser Stadium, where behind closed doors the preparations for the first round final against Union Berlin (Wednesday, 8.30 p.m., DeichStube live ticker) was tackled. But which one Starting XI Lineup will the coach trust?

Werder Bremen line-up against Union Berlin: does Jens Stage get a new starting XI chance?

In terms of personnel, Werder Bremen nothing changed compared to last weekend. Romano Schmid is still missing due to a knee ligament injury, Felix Agu is out due to a problem with his patellar tendon. Otherwise, the entire Bremen squad was on the pitch on Tuesday, which at least in theory offers the coaching team a chance against Union Berlin a few changes in the starting eleven to do. However, the alternatives have not exactly come to the fore so far. But there are. midfielder Jens Stage for example, went to work quite briskly with the final unit, thus doing a little self-promotion. Did it help? In principle, his physical style of play could be helpful against the Berliners, but he has rarely called up this quality so far. If the Dane still gets the contract for the eight in the lineup, that should start a small domino effect. The powerful Ilia Gruev could return to sixth place, while Christian Groß would be on the bench.

Werder Bremen starting eleven against Union Berlin: does Ole Werner change the offensive?

There is also an opportunity for exchange in the defensive chain. Most recently, Niklas Stark started alongside Milos Veljkovic and captain Marco Friedl. with Amos Pieper However, one player is hoping to return to the last row, having already shown many good games there this season. So it’s quite possible that Stark will have to give way again. And otherwise? Anything else happening on offense? Niclas Füllkrug is up front, but Marvin Ducksch is by no means untouchable. With Oliver Burke, Eren Dinkci and maybe even Niklas Schmidt, there are three fresh forces who Ole Werner could bring to this position. But the coach of SV Werder Bremen already announced that he only wants to act if it expressly makes sense.

“It’s not about setting any signs now. That would be actionism that we don’t like and doesn’t get us anywhere,” he emphasized. “For us, it’s about putting the best possible team on the pitch.” Changes in the lineup it will be at Werder Bremen versus Union Berlin probably give anyway, that made Werner look through in a somewhat shaky way – because he defended possible changes in advance. “If one or the other player from the last game is not in the starting eleven does not mean that it is his fault that we lost 7-1 in Cologne.” (mbü) Have you read it? This is how fans can watch the Bundesliga game Werder Bremen against Union Berlin live on TV and in the live stream!