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Fight for every player: Sugawara returns injured!
Werder Bremen had injury concerns on October 27th, 2025, especially around Yukinari Sugawara. All information about players and injuries.
Fight for every player: Sugawara returns injured!
It is a sporting drama that is currently occupying the fans of SV Werder Bremen. After Yukinari Sugawara was injured in the game against Union Berlin in the 90th minute, coach Horst Steffen initially raised concerns about a groin injury. Luckily, it turned out that Sugawara was just suffering from cramps. This was confirmed after detailed examinations and gives hope that the Japanese will be able to play again in the next game against Mainz. Media reports that despite a bandage on his right thigh, he is in good spirits and has given interviews. Particularly pleasing: Sugawara provided the assist for Marco Grüll's decisive 1-0 goal, which once again underlines his importance for the team. [Deichstube].
But the risk of injury remains a constant companion for Werder Bremen. In addition to Sugawara, the club still has to contend with a list of injured players. Mitchell Weiser with a torn cruciate ligament and Maximilian Wöber with a torn muscle bundle are still out, as is Olivier Deman, who fractured his outer ankle. Felix Agu is also struggling with an ankle injury. This situation makes the return of Isaac Schmidt even more important. The full-back was injured during training with the Swiss national team and had to cut his trip short Kreiszeitung. Schmidt sat on the bench in the World Cup qualifier against Sweden and it is unclear whether he will be available for action in the next Bundesliga game against 1. FC Heidenheim.
The wave of injuries is hitting the Bundesliga
The problems surrounding injuries are not an isolated case in the Bundesliga. A recent study by insurance broker Howden shows a worrying trend: the injury rate in Europe's top five leagues has been rising for three years in a row. Last year there were 1,255 injuries in the Bundesliga, the highest number compared to other leagues such as the Premier League or La Liga. It is alarming that an injury occurs on average every 52 minutes in the Bundesliga Fossballdaten.
The reasons for this increase are diverse. Critics point to the growing burden of extended schedules. The Champions League will feature eight games instead of six for the first time this season, and FIFA is also planning a new Club World Cup next year. These developments are fueling fears that players will be exposed to even greater stress, thereby increasing the risk of injury. Celebrities such as Manchester City's Rodri have already pointed out the grievances and even hinted at a strike before he himself was sidelined with a serious knee injury.
For Werder Bremen, we can only hope that the injury worries will soon come to an end. A strong team is crucial to a successful season and with the return of key players like Sugawara, the club may be on the verge of a turnaround. While fans keep their fingers crossed, the question remains: How will the injury chaos affect performance in the coming weeks?