It is finally clear with which squad Werder will contest the season. During the transfer phase there was always the risk that a regular player would leave the club after all.
But now nothing works until winter. Manager Frank Bauman (45) formed the squad from which coach Markus Anfang (47) should now get the most out of it.
The Bremen coach: “It usually takes a whole year to find yourself as a team. And we’re only starting now – in September. I don’t know how long it will take to grow together. We’ll start all over again a little bit. “
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But what’s in it with this team? The climb? Beginning says: “Difficult to assess …”
BILD does the check and examines all parts of the team according to their suitability for promotion.
Goal / defense
By far the strongest part of the team. In goal, Werder with Jiri Pavlenka and Michael Zetterer don’t have to worry any more than in the defense center. Captain Ömer Toprak and Marco Friedl have a lot of top division experience.
Mitchell Weiser also, who should be set as a right-back. Felix Agu (currently injured) has a good chance of a regular place in the back left.
The replacement is tough too: Milos Veljkovic, Lasse Mai, Anthony Jung. Christian Groß can also step in at the back if necessary.
BILD says: already ready for the first division!
midfield
For the six, large and newcomer Nicolai Rapp (can also eighth) are planned, deliver a close race for the regular place. Alternatives are Manuel Mbom or Ilia Gruev. A little thin after Maxi Eggestein and Kevin Möhwald left …
Niklas Schmidt has established himself one position further ahead. But who will be next to him? Leo Bittencourt (one of the team’s council members) is still injured, but usually a clear regular player. Romano Schmid would also be an option, but can also play on the grand piano. The only real substitute is Nick Woltemade.
BILD says: A top man is missing on the six. In terms of width, the midfield is also not comparable to the defense. Overall: high second division level.
attack
The center is well staffed with Marvin Ducksch and Niclas Füllkrug. However, the filling jug has been in the mold for weeks.
For the wings, Roger Assalé came at the last minute and already played Champions League with ex-club Bern. He should have his place on the right side safe on sight. Even if Eren Dinkci played last from the start.
Schmid has the best cards in the front left. The substitute is the inexperienced Abdenego Nankishi. Oscar Schönfelder is also an option.
BILD says: Storm center strong, outside solid. Nevertheless, another wing racer with format would have done well. Overall, nevertheless, ready for promotion.
On paper, Werder (with almost 54 million most valuable squad) has the prerequisites for promotion. Only the next few months will show whether this will really work …
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