Werder Bremen scores against Hannover 96: Theo Gebre Selassie towers above!

SV Werder Bremen won the DFB Cup confidently 3-0 against Hannover 96 and made it to the round of 16. The players in the individual review – with grades.

Jiri Pavlenka: Was almost jobless in the Hanoverian rain during the first half and experienced an almost contemplative end of the year in the second round. Rescued Weydandt once because he got out of the gate in time. Note 3

Theodor Gebre Selassie: Always looked for the way forward on the right-hand side – and caused quite a stir there. Strong, as he pushed the ball over the line to make it 1-0 and gave himself a gift one day before his 34th birthday. Also before and after with penalty area scenes. Defensive also safe. After the break, took it easy. Note 1,5

Milos Veljkovic: Moved into the first team for Toprak and was part of the starting line-up for the first time after overcoming adductor problems. Did his job in the defense line calmly. Note 3

Niklas Moisander: The captain replaced the injured Friedl and was back on the field for the first time since mid-November. Showed unexpected qualities when he prepared Sargent’s 2-0 with a wonderful solo. In some scenes, however, the lack of rhythm was noticeable. Was lucky that his header didn’t become an own goal in the 50th minute. Note 2,5

Werder Bremen scores against Hannover 96: Christian Groß is extremely valuable in this form

Ludwig Augustinsson (up to 45th): On the left flank mainly busy with one thing: flanks. In this way he prepared the 1-0 win for Gebre Selassie and also caused unrest in the Hanoverians’ defense. Stayed in the cabin during the break. Note 2

Christian Gross: Once again a great stabilizer in the defense center. Conquered balls, ran to rooms, blocked and tackled. In this form enormously valuable for his team. He left the setup of the game to his fellow men. Note 2

Maximilian Eggestein: At the beginning I noticed some uncontrolled actions, but then found my way into the game. It was an appearance without shine, but with a lot of effort and legwork. Note 3,5

Jean-Manuel Mbom (until 87th): Was allowed to run for Möhwald from the start and didn’t shy away from a duel in midfield, which contributed to Werder’s defensive stability. Initially struggled to bond with the game, but bit into the game – and even celebrated his first goal as a professional with his goal to make it 3-0. Note 2,5

Werder Bremen scores against Hannover 96: Josh Sargent finally hits the net again in the DFB Cup

Tahith Chong (up to 74th): The template provider from Mainz was allowed to start in the cup for Osako. Was trying to get impulses offensively on the left wing but was initially unsuccessful. Shortly after the move, he had the chance to make a preliminary decision because he acted too stubbornly. He did better shortly afterwards when he served Mbom before the 3-0. Note 3

Romano Schmid (up to 74th): The Austrian could tell that he had big plans, but most of his actions remained ineffective. Often got stuck or was boiled off by Hanover’s defense without much effort. Note 4

Josh Sargent (until 87th): In the Bundesliga, the striker has been waiting for his second goal of the season since the end of October – things are going much better for him in the DFB Cup. Stayed ice cold before Ratajczak before the 2-0 win and finished well. It was his second hit in the competition. Otherwise without major goal area scenes, but again with a strong commitment in the game against the ball. Note 2,5

Felix Aug (from 46th): Took over the position from Augustinsson and thus came to his fourth competitive game for Werder. Above all else, I tried to be safe, but also took part in the offensive game. A solid idea. Note 3

Werder Bremen scores against Hannover 96: Ilia Gruev makes professional debut, Eren Dinkci DFB Cup premiere

Eren Dinkci (from 74th): The young striker’s premiere days continue: Was allowed to play in the DFB Cup for the first time, but had no more significant scene. Note –

Patrick wrong (from 74th): Came for Schmid and should strengthen the defensive before the final phase before the defense. Note –

Ilia Gruev (from 87.): Made his professional debut with a short assignment. Note –

Nick Woltemade (from 87th): Was allowed to collect a few minutes of action. Note –

For the first report from December 22, 2020:

Werder Bremen line-up in the DFB Cup against Hannover 96: Tahith Chong in the starting line-up

Update (December 23, 2020): Now the line-ups are there: Tahtih Chong is in the first eleven, Yuya Osako is sitting on the bench. The whole starting eleven and everything else can be found in the live ticker for the DFB Cup game between Werder Bremen and Hannover 96.

Bremen – Florian Kohfeldt’s announcement before SV Werder Bremen’s DFB Cup match on Wednesday at Hannover 96 was clear. The coach said he would let the best possible team play. Nevertheless, there are at least two changes in the line-up compared to the 1-0 victory in Mainz: Tahith Chong and Milos Veljkovic could make it into the starting line-up.

sure, if Omar Toprak is fit, then the 31-year-old will also play for Werder im DFB-Pokal versus Hannover 96. He deserves the status of the best central defender. The question is: how bothered him are the consequences of a kick on the Achilles tendon in the Mainz game? Although he is considered operational, the final training of the SV Werder Bremen but only graduated. There in Milos Veljkovic a good substitute for that Starting line-up is ready, Toprak could stay outside and heal his injury completely. In view of the very short winter break, that would make perfect sense.

Werder Bremen: The starting line-up against Hannover 96 in the DFB Cup

Veljkovic would then form the three-man chain at Werder together with Marco Friedl, whereby Christian Groß could advance into midfield with possession as in Mainz. Maximilian Eggestein and Kevin Möhwald act there, and Theodor Gebre Selassie and Ludwig Augustinsson as always on the outside lanes. May in a storm Tahith Chong on his Starting XI-Chance hope because Leonardo Bitencourt Werder Bremen still injured and Romano Schmid was rarely able to play a decisive role in Mainz despite all the joy of playing. With his submission to the winning goal, Chong will have gained a lot of self-confidence. That would certainly do a Josh Sargent good too, but the US-American does not have to for his place in the Lineup versus Hannover 96 fear. The 20-year-old works far too much for his team for that.

Tahith Chong in Werder Bremen’s starting line-up against Hannover 96?

And then there would be a certain one Yuya Osako: The Japanese often started out strong in the end, only to slacken off just as much and become careless. Nevertheless, in view of the numerous failures in the attack (Füllkrug, Selke, Rashica and Bittencourt) there is actually no way in Osako Lineup past. Nick Woltemade hasn’t uprooted any trees since his substitution – and for Eren Dinkci come in Starting XI bet in the DFB Cup despite his fantastic Bundesliga debut for Werder Bremen much too early.