Niclas Füllkrug has restored a key strength for Werder Bremen and is viewed as the Bundesliga club's new super weapon. Bild Sport reported this development on Monday, September 7, 2026, highlighting the striker's importance to the team.
The player himself confirmed the impact. "Hat Werder eine alte Stärke zurückgebracht," the attacker said verbatim. His return to the Weserstadion is already influencing the team's overall performance.
What role does Füllkrug play in this season's squad?
Füllkrug's presence fundamentally changes Werder Bremen's attacking options. The experienced striker provides a physical presence in the penalty area that the team has lacked at times in recent seasons. The coach and his teammates rely on his ability to score goals and create chances for others.
His integration comes during a period where Werder is coping with several absences. Felix Agu, Jens Stage, Justin Njinmah, Eren Dinkçi, and Senne Lynen are currently unavailable. The current squad list clearly shows these gaps. Füllkrug's return compensates for some of these losses and stabilizes the attack.
What is Werder's Bundesliga standing?
The team has had mixed results at the start of the 2026/27 season. After two matchdays, Werder Bremen sits in tenth place in the standings with three points. The team has won one game and lost another, resulting in a goal difference of 4 scored and 5 conceded.
The gap to league leaders FC Augsburg is currently three points. The next opportunity to earn points comes on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in an away match against 1. FC Köln. The opponent is in eleventh place, making them direct competition in the middle of the table. All upcoming matches are listed in the fixtures calendar.
What does the 'super weapon' mean for the tactical setup?
Füllkrug's style of play allows Werder to adopt a more direct approach. Long balls into the box find a reliable target in him, someone who can hold up the ball and lay it off for advancing teammates. This option was a characteristic strength of the club in the past.
At the same time, his work relieves pressure on the creative forces in midfield. Opposing defensive lines must constantly deal with his physical stature, which opens up spaces for fast wingers. This tactical variability makes Werder less predictable.
Who takes on responsibility alongside Füllkrug?
The injury crisis forces other players to step up. In the absence of key figures like Stage and Lynen in midfield, experienced actors must take on leadership roles. This gives younger players in the squad additional playing time and development opportunities.
The team must navigate the period until the injured players return successfully. The coming weeks will show how stable the new old strength with Füllkrug truly is. The away game in Cologne on September 12 is the next test for this burgeoning attacking force.
