Alvero out: Werder Bremen starts training camp without midfielder

Skelly Alvero will miss Werder Bremen’s training camp in Austria due to illness. The 24-year-old midfielder remains in Bremen while the rest of the squad departs for Zillertal on Monday. Alvero had already been absent from team training in recent weeks due to illness.

What does this mean for Werder?

Alvero’s absence is a setback for head coach Daniel Thioune, who travels to Austria with a 29-player squad. The midfielder made 22 Bundesliga appearances for Werder last season. His absence weakens the team’s offensive flexibility.

Returning players bring hope

On a positive note, Mitchell Weiser and Julián Malatini are being reintegrated into training after long-term injuries. Both are expected to join partial team sessions this week. Weiser suffered an ACL tear in February, while Malatini has been sidelined since March.

Test matches in focus

During the training camp, Werder will play two friendlies. On July 22, they face Japanese top-flight side Fagiano Okayama, followed by a match against VfL Bochum three days later. These games aim to finalize preparations for the new Bundesliga season.