Werder Bremen has sacked coach Horst Steffen. The 56-year-old had to leave after ten games without a win.

What happened?

The decision was made after the 1:1 draw against Borussia Mönchengladbach. Clemens Fritz, the sports director, said: „We have not won ten games. It's clear that we need to sit down and discuss this.“

Why is this important for Werder?

The decision is the result of the analysis of the sporting situation and the conversations we had recently. We have come to the conclusion that we need a new impulse, new energy and a new approach.

What comes next?

As an interim solution, the two assistant coaches Raphael Duarte and Christian Groß will take over. We are intensively searching for a new head coach and will take the time to find the best solution for Werder. | Season statistics | Value | | --- | --- | | League position | 15th | | Points | 32 | | Goals | 37:60 |

Current situation

Werder Bremen is currently 15th in the Bundesliga, 57 points behind leaders Bayern München. The team has scored 37 goals and conceded 60 in this season.