Goalkeeper Karl Hein has described the unique anticipation ahead of the new season in an official club interview. The conversation was published on August 28, 2026, on the Werder Bremen website and offers insights into the mood within the squad.
Hein, who has been part of the team for several years, called the feeling before the start of the campaign "always something special". The team finished the previous season in 15th place in the Bundesliga with 32 points from 34 games. With 37 goals scored and 60 conceded, the squad has a negative goal difference of -23.
How is the team preparing?
Preparations are in full swing, despite several players being unavailable. Currently, Dariusz Stalmach, Felix Agu, Oskar Wójcik, and Eren Dinkçi are injured and not fit to play. Hein stressed the importance of a focused training period in the interview. Each player must deliver his individual performance to strengthen the collective. The recent results from the previous season, a series of losses and a draw, clearly show the need for improvement.
What role does team morale play?
According to Hein, a positive atmosphere is a key factor for success. "The buzz you feel before the start of the season is always something special," the goalkeeper said. This energy needs to be carried into the first matches. The team finished 57 points behind champions Bayern Munich in the final table, highlighting the scale of the task. A look at the standings clarifies their mid-table positioning.
What comes next?
The first major test awaits on September 5, 2026. Werder Bremen will host third-placed RB Leipzig in a home match. This duel is an early litmus test for the new campaign. Plans for this and other fixtures can be viewed on the fixtures page. Hein and his teammates must translate the pre-season excitement into concrete performances on the pitch.
The injury list is a challenge for the squad's depth. Information on the entire roster is available in the squad overview. The coming weeks will show if Werder Bremen can convert the positive momentum from preparations into points. The focus is now entirely on the opening match against Leipzig.
