SV Werder Bremen

On Sunday, 21st January (15:30 CET), SV Werder Bremen will kick off the second half of their Bundesliga campaign when they travel to Munich for a clash with FC Bayern. Werder head coach Ole Werner explained in Friday’s pre-match press conference what his players will need to do if they want to bring some points back to Bremen.

When SV Werder Bremen take on FC Bayern München at the Allianz Arena on Sunday afternoon, it’s sure to be a special game. Not only will the match mark the 114th time that the sides have met in the Bundesliga, but it will also a significant game for one of Ole Werner’s key men, as Michael Zetterer returns to his hometown for the first time since solidifying his position as the Green-Whites’ starting goalkeeper.

Julián Malatini has only been in Bremen for a few days, but has already gathered a good impression of his new home. The Argentine has had to adapt to the snowy conditions in Bremen since his arrival. “It’s certainly a big transition to move from one climate zone to another,” the 22-year-old told the journalists in the mixed zone, smiling. “I don’t have any photos of myself in the snow as a child, so I have no memory of what it’s like – that’s why I’m really enjoying the weather here.”

The Green-Whites have started preparations for their opening match of the second half of the season against reigning Bundesliga champions FC Bayern München. Due to his yellow-card suspension, Marvin Ducksch has undergone dental surgery ahead of schedule, and will be absent from training this week. Niklas Stark and Christian Groß will be working individually inside the wohninvest WESERSTADION for the first session in preparation for matchday 18.

SV Werder Bremen have signed Argentinean defender Julián Malatini from Defensa y Justica. Both teams have agreed not to disclose the terms of the transfer.

It’s official! Julián Malatini has joined SV Werder Bremen from Argentinean first-division side Defensa y Justica. WERDER.DE accompanied the 22-year-old on his first day in Bremen and interviewed the centre-back straight away upon his arrival. Malatini spoke fondly about taking the next step in his career, his strengths on the pitch, and the targets he wants to achieve as a Green-White.

The first half of the 2023/24 Bundesliga season ended on Sunday. SV Werder managed to make the mid-term report card look a bit better with a late equaliser in the 1-1 draw against VfL Bochum. However, no one at the Weser is completely jumping for joy after the first round of matches. The season so far can be divided into two distinct halves, which have left the league’s 13th-placed side with a six-point cushion ahead of the relegation zone.

SV Werder Bremen brought home an all-important point from the 1-1 draw on the road against VfL Bochum 1848 on Sunday afternoon. After a tough first half with very few clear-cut chances, both teams picked up the pace after the break and fought until the end. Although Werder had more success in 1-v-1s in the first 45, the hosts got off to a flying start in the second and opened the scoring through a curler from distance by Patrick Osterhage (64’). The visitors continued to apply pressure, which earnt them a last-minute equaliser Niklas Stark in extra time (90 +4’) that saw the clash end in a deserved 1-1 draw.

SV Werder left the Vonovia-Ruhrstadion pleased with a point following a late equaliser in their 1-1 draw against VfL Bochum. At the same time, the Green-Whites players saw possibilities and phases of the game where they could have done more to get a win. WERDER.DE has all of the immediate reaction to the game.

Following a short preparatory period, SV Werder are set to begin the second half of the season away at VfL Bochum on Sunday, 14.01.2024, 15:30 CET. Werder want to build on their performances before the winter break in the clash against the side level on points with them, whilst they are also keen to open up a small gap on their direct rivals. Werder’s head-to-head record against Bochum gives them reason to hope for a positive result.