Werder Bremen: Squad restructuring is stalling – coaching change in the air!

Werder Bremen: Squad restructuring is stalling – coaching change in the air!

There's been a lot going on in football in Bremen lately, and even I notice it during my afternoon visits to the stadium. SV Werder Bremen has started preparing for training and it is immediately noticeable that there are only a few new faces in the squad. Coach Horst Steffen, who has just taken office, has already thought about how he would like to put his team together. He is supported by his assistant Raphael Duarte. An interesting piece of news is that central defender Maximilian Wöber has joined the team on loan.

However, things remain quiet on the exit side. So far only a few players have left the club, which provides a certain stability. In addition, six young talents from the U19 were included in the squad - a step that makes it clear that supporting young players continues to play an important role for the club.

The challenges in the squad

Despite these positive developments, Steffen is realistic about the challenges of squad planning. He would like to put the squad together early, but recognizes the difficulties in doing so. Peter Niemeyer, head of professional football, emphasizes that they are active in the transfer market, but cannot set a specific schedule for transfers. He remains calm despite criticism that transfers should be implemented more quickly.

Steffen also brings optimism to the discussion about potential new additions. According to him, there are one or two candidates who are being considered specifically for the offensive and right wing positions. Positive news for the fans: Steffen has the feeling that a strong team will remain as long as not too many regular players leave the club.

A look into the future