Werder Bremen shortens test match duration
Werder Bremen changes the test match duration against Paderborn. Originally, the games should have lasted 90 minutes, but due to personal issues, the duration has been shortened by 15 minutes.
Manager Clemens Fritz: "We have already had some absences, Paderborn too. Therefore, it makes sense to shorten the test." Newcomer Cedric Itten will make his debut after his World Cup break.
What's behind it
The preparation for Werder is running smoothly. The Bremer have won all four games, impressing offensively. However, there is still potential for improvement in defense.
Coach Daniel Thioune: "The focus this weekend will be on our offensive and defensive play. We want to play in different formations and have control over the game defensively." So far, the Bremer have mainly faced weaker opponents.
What's next?
Werder must now face two tougher opponents: Paderborn and Auxerre. But that's exactly what they wanted. Manager Clemens Fritz: "As the preparation progresses, we will increase the quality of the test match opponents. Nevertheless, the previous tests were also very important." Now it will be shown whether Werder can also deliver against better opponents.
Current situation
Werder Bremen finished last season in 15th place in the Bundesliga. In the current season, they have scored 37 goals and conceded 60 (-23 goal difference). They are 57 points behind the leaders Bayern Munich. Their last game ended with a 0:2 defeat against Borussia Dortmund. Their current form is LLLDW (lost last four games).
Injuries
Keke Topp is currently injured and will not be able to participate in the game against Paderborn.
