First-team news

Ole Werner talking in the huddle.

"We have to be honest with each other"

Unsurprisingly, Ole Werner and the Green-Whites struggled to hide their disappointment following the heavy 5-0 defeat on matchday 23 to SC Freiburg. WERDER.DE were in the mixed zone after the game to gather the reactions to the result.

21.02.2025 / 23:22 / First Team
Werder and Freiburg players in battles during a corner.

A heavy defeat in Freiburg

On Friday evening, Ole Werner’s SV Werder Bremen suffered a disappointing 5-0 defeat to a strong SC Freiburg side. Although the Green-Whites made a promising start to the matchday 23 clash, the hosts came out the traps firing and opened the scoring through an overhead kick from Kiliann Sildillia (15’). Grifo was next on the scoresheet after striking home a free-kick (33’), securing his brace after…

21.02.2025 / 22:30 / Match Report
Mitchell Weiser challenges for the ball.

Looking to get back to winning ways

Once again, SVW will take to the pitch for a Friday night clash under the floodlights when they travel to face SC Freiburg on 21st February (kick-off 20:30 CET). Their opponents currently sit fifth in the table and have their sights set on Champions League qualification.

20.02.2025 / 17:00 / preliminary report
Ole Werner at the mic in his press conference

“He possesses a lot of good qualities”

This week sees a quick turnaround for the Green-Whites as, following the 3-1 loss at home to Hoffenheim, Ole Werner’s side are already back in action on Friday night, 21.02.2025 (kick-off 20:30 CET). Ahead of the trip to Freiburg, the SVW head coach answered questions in his press conference about...

20.02.2025 / 15:30 / First Team
Klaus Filbry, Vu Quang Minh and Dominik Kupilas holding up a Werder shirt.

Vietnamese ambassador attends Werder home game

Germany and Vietnam have maintained diplomatic relations for over 50 years. SV Werder Bremen are also involved in various projects in Vietnam, having organised several trips to the country over the last months. Most recently, the Green-Whites took part in their third delegation trip to Vietnam in November 2024.

17.02.2025 / 14:34 / Internationalization
Ole Werner speaking to the team from within the huddle at the Weserstadion.

"We lost our way"

SV Werder Bremen were left feeling disappointed following their 3-1 defeat against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim on Sunday afternoon. WERDER.DE spoke to head coach Ole Werner, several players and Peter Niemeyer, director of professional football, to get their thoughts on the defeat afterwards.

16.02.2025 / 18:25 / First Team
Marco Grüll challenging Stanley Nsoki for the ball.

Early lead cancelled out

SV Werder Bremen fell to a 3-1 defeat at home against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim on Sunday afternoon. Despite being given an early lead courtesy of an own goal from TSG's Stanley Nsoki (7'), the visitors were able to turn the game around in the first half thanks to goals from Anton Stach (28') and Tom Bischof (44'). The Green-Whites came out of the half-time break motivated and had chances to get back…

16.02.2025 / 17:29 / Match Report
Derrick Köhn takes a shot against Hoffenheim

Break the spell

You have to go all the way back to April 2014 for the last time SVW tasted victory at home against TSG Hoffenheim. It’s high time that spell was broken. On Sunday, 16th February, the Green-Whites play host to the side from Sinsheim, who are desperate for three points themselves.

15.02.2025 / 16:30 / preliminary report
Head coach Ole Werner during the pre-match press conference.

“I hope that we won’t see a repeat of the first half”

SV Werder Bremen go in search of their second straight home win as they host TSG Hoffenheim on Sunday, 16th February (15:30 CET). After a memorable 4-3 comeback win in Sinsheim earlier this season, the Green-Whites will be hoping for a less dramatic encounter this time around. Read on to find out what head coach Ole Werner had to say about...

14.02.2025 / 15:30 / First Team
Assistant coach Patrick Kohlmann in a huddle with the players after the game against Bayern

“A frustrating way to concede”

SV Werder Bremen were left feeling disappointed after the 3-0 defeat away at FC Bayern München on Friday evening. Despite defending well for much of the match, the league leaders were able to come out on top after three second-half goals. WERDER.DE spoke to assistant coach Patrick Kohlmann afterwards, who was deputising for the suspended Ole Werner, as well as several players to get their thoughts…

07.02.2025 / 23:20 / First Team
André Silva challenging for the ball against Bayern's Joshua Kimmich.

Werder defeated in Munich

SV Werder Bremen fell to a 3-0 defeat away at FC Bayern München on Friday evening (7th February, 20:30 CET). After a goalless first half, FCB’s Harry Kane put the hosts ahead from the spot (56’) following a handball from Anthony Jung. Substitute Leroy Sané then doubled their advantage in the 82nd minute before Kane netted his second penalty of the game in injury time. Werder were dealt further…

07.02.2025 / 22:25 / Match Report
Romano Schmid dribbling with the ball at his feet.

Hoping for another success in Munich

SV Werder Bremen will be without several players ahead of their trip to face FC Bayern München on Friday (7th February, 20:30 CET). Head coach Ole Werner will also not be in the dugout with his team, and will instead have to follow proceedings from the stands, as assistant coach Patrick Kohlmann covers for him. Regardless of their depleted squad, the Green-Whites are still hoping to serve for…

06.02.2025 / 17:00 / preliminary report
Ole Werner and Patrick Kohlmann standing next to each other in winter jackets.

“Coaching is all about teamwork”

SV Werder Bremen travel to take on record champions FC Bayern München on Friday evening (7th February, 20:30 CET). The Green-Whites will be without head coach Ole Werner, as he serves a red-card suspension. Assistant coach Patrick Kohlmann will be in the dugout instead. During the pre-match press conference ahead of the match, Werner spoke about…

06.02.2025 / 15:30 / First Team
Werder players shaking hands with Leverkusen players at the Weserstadion.

Timings confirmed for matchdays 25 to 27

The Deutsche Fußball-Liga (DFL) has confirmed the timings for Bundesliga matchdays 25 to 27. SV Werder Bremen will play three times on a Saturday afternoon in this timeframe, as they come up against Bayer 04 Leverkusen (8.3), Borussia Mönchengladbach (15.3) and Holstein Kiel (29.3). 

06.02.2025 / 13:00 / First Team

"They showed a lot of interest in me, which was the most important thing"

SV Werder Bremen announced the deadline day signing of striker André Silva on Monday morning, with the striker joining the Green-Whites on loan from RB Leipzig for the remainder of the season. Silva previously scored 28 Bundesliga goals during the 2020/21 season while at Eintracht Frankfurt and offers another option in attack. In an interview with WERDER.DE, the 29-year-old spoke about the reasons…

03.02.2025 / 10:30 / interview
André Silva wearing a black Werder sweater.

Werder Bremen sign André Silva on loan

SV Werder Bremen have secured the services of André Silva, shortly before the close of the winter transfer window. The striker joins on loan from fellow Bundesliga side RB Leipzig until the end of the 2024/25 season. Peter Niemeyer, head of professional football, confirmed the move on Monday morning. 

03.02.2025 / 10:00 / First Team
Werder captain Marco Friedl was sent off for two bookings in the home win over Mainz (Photo: W.DE).

Marco Friedl ruled out with injury

Three different Werder players needed treatment during the 1-0 home win over 1. FSV Mainz 05 on Friday night. Goalscorer Leonardo Bittencourt’s game came to an end after just 36 minutes, while Anthony Jung was forced off with four minutes left to play. Marco Friedl continued playing after his injury until he was sent off in injury time (90’+4).

01.02.2025 / 15:40 / First Team
Senne Lynen at the Weserstadion.

"Great to have won a physical game like that"

SV Werder Bremen earned their first three points of the new year after a hard-fought 1-0 win against 1. FSV Mainz 05 on Friday evening (31st Janaury, 20:30 CET). The Green-Whites were able to withstand heavy pressure from their opponents, before being shown three red cards late on. WERDER.DE have summed up all the key quotes following the match.

31.01.2025 / 23:15 / First Team
Bittencourt celebrates after scoring.

Bittencourt's strike secures Werder's first win of the year

SV Werder Bremen recorded their first win of 2025 after a 1-0 victory against 1. FSV Mainz 05 on Friday evening (31st January, 20:30 CET). The Green-Whites opened matchday 20 in front of a sold-out crowd of 42,100 at the Weserstadion. Leonardo Bittencourt scored the only goal of the night in the first half (14'), before the end of the match saw three red cards shown against the hosts.

31.01.2025 / 22:31 / Match Report
SVW won the reverse fixture 2-1.

Up against this season’s surprise package

SV Werder Bremen and 1. FSV Mainz 05 will kick off matchday 20 in the Bundesliga on Friday, 31st January (20:30 CET) at the Weserstadion. The Green-Whites are looking for their first win of the second half of the season against a strong visiting side.

30.01.2025 / 17:00 / preliminary report
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