Niclas Füllkrug has broken Rudi Völler's 43-year-old record at Werder Bremen. The striker scored in Saturday's 2-0 win over TSG Hoffenheim, netting for the seventh consecutive Bundesliga match.
The decisive moment came in the 57th minute. Goalkeeper Karl Hein launched a long ball forward which Füllkrug converted. This surpassed the previous benchmark of six consecutive goals set by Völler during the 1982/83 season. "Füllkrug equals Völler's record," the 33-year-old said after the game.
The record shows Füllkrug's outstanding form this season. The loanee from West Ham United is the clear top scorer for the team with nine goals in eight appearances. His streak began on October 9th with a brace in the 2-2 draw at Dortmund and continued in the following matches.
The team under coach Daniel Thioune benefits directly from this consistency. The 2-0 home win against Hoffenheim was already the third victory in a row, solidifying their position in the upper third of the table. After eight matchdays, Werder sits in fifth place with 15 points, just three points behind leaders Bayern Munich. A record of 17 goals scored and 14 conceded provides a solid foundation for the upcoming challenges.
In front of 39,807 spectators at the Weserstadion, Werder had to adjust early. Mitchell Weiser suffered muscle problems in the 16th minute and was replaced by Eren Dinkçi. The substitute secured the result with the second goal in the 82nd minute. Referee Tobias Reichel oversaw a match that Werder controlled clearly thanks to the efficiency of its attack.
The team now looks ahead to an important away game at VfB Stuttgart on November 7th. Current form and Füllkrug's individual strength provide reason for optimism for this fixture. Werder has taken eight points from its last five games and appears particularly dangerous. Füllkrug's contract in Bremen runs until the end of the current season.
This story first appeared at FAZ Sport
Manager Daniel Thioune confirmed that goalkeeper Karl Hein's long ball to Niclas Füllkrug for the 1-0 against Hoffenheim was a tactical plan. "It was part of the match plan. We wanted to play many long balls," said Füllkrug. Hein was pleased with his first career assist. Bremen are in fifth place with 15 points.
Werder Bremen is worried about Mitchell Weiser. Manager Daniel Thioune said after the 2-0 win against Hoffenheim: "I assume it's a muscle injury. He is in pain, it pulled immediately." The club will conduct an MRI to determine the extent. Weiser had just celebrated his starting eleven comeback last matchday after a 525-day injury layoff. The team, sitting in fifth place with 15 points, plays its next match on November 7 away at VfB Stuttgart.
Werder Bremen announced the diagnosis for Mitchell Weiser. The club confirmed an injury to his right thigh. Weiser is out "until further notice," according to the club. Coach Daniel Thioune said, "That's bad news for Mitchell and for us as a team." The wing-back was injured in the 2-0 win over Hoffenheim. The team, sitting in fifth place with 15 points, plays its next match away at VfB Stuttgart on November 7th.
Amos Pieper artistically prevented a deficit just before halftime against Hoffenheim. Coach Daniel Thioune said this rescue act was just as important for the later 2-0 win as Niclas Füllkrug's opening goal. The victory was the third consecutive home win. Werder Bremen is in fifth place with 15 points from eight games.
Coach Daniel Thioune confirmed Mitchell Weiser's muscle injury. The club announced that the wing-back is injured in his right thigh. Thioune said, "That's bad news for Mitchell and for us as a team." Weiser is out indefinitely, according to the club. The team, which is in fifth place with 15 points, plays its next match on November 7th at VfB Stuttgart.
