SV Werder Bremen drew in the top game: it ended 1-1 against FC St. Pauli. The players in the individual review – with grades.
Jiri Pavlenka: Didn’t have much to do at first, but then had no chance when they conceded before the break. Had to attack more often in the second half – and did so when Burgstaller finished well (79′). Note 2,5
Mitchell Weiser (until 57th): A mixed comeback. At the Kiezclub, a lot went through his side – as before the 0:1 –, there were hardly any successful offensive actions, although there were certainly spaces. Luckily he didn’t concede a penalty in a duel with Burgstaller (40′). Note 4,5
Milos Veljkovic: Cautious at first, but then shortly before the break lost a decisive duel well in front of their own goal, so that he was missing in the last chain in the following attack by the St. Paulians – Werder promptly fell behind. Introduced after the change of sides with a bad bad pass that had no consequences. Note 4
Christian Gross: Returned as chief of defense as Toprak was unable to return to the starting XI. His positional play was great again and prevented some offensive actions by the hosts. Back on the six after taking the Toprak. Note 2
Werder Bremen notes against FC St. Pauli: Marco Friedl biting, Nicolai Rapp has difficulties
Marco Friedl: Biting in duels right from the start, but also had to take a beating himself. Engaged in attacking play with good diagonal balls or occasional dashes. At 0:1 he tried in vain after the ball. Note 2
Felix Ag: More shadow than light. Cleared well a couple of times but pretty ineffective in forward gear. Shortly before the break then too far away from goalscorer Kyereh to be able to disrupt him decisively. Later initiated the 1:1, but had a hand in the game, which surprisingly was not punished. Note 3,5
Nicolai Rapp (until 45th): After his excursion into the back three against Sandhausen, he is now called up again as a six. Had some trouble creating defensive stability in midfield. Whenever he succeeded, the guests became more effective in forward gear. Stayed in the dressing room at the break. Note 4,5
Romano Schmid: threw everything in again, but sometimes made a few too many bad passes. Then before the equalizer put his head down to Füllkrug, so that he could easily score. Later on the right flank also required in defence. Note 3
Leonardo Bittencourt (until 76th): Usual poisonous, but that was almost everything for a long time. His efforts were seldom really fruitful at first, then a nice cross to Schmid before equalizing. Despite it Note 4
Werder Bremen scores against FC St. Pauli: Niclas Füllkrug misses a big chance, but then equalizes
Marvin Ducksch: Missed Werder’s first good chance when he didn’t hit the ball properly (23′). Shortly thereafter, he set the stage for a strong shot before he once again missed a good opportunity himself (36′). Unlucky later on with a wonderful flick that landed on the crossbar (86′). Note 3
Niclas filling jug: Should have scored to give Bremen the lead after 25 minutes, but he missed the shot from a promising position. Otherwise often sought with high balls, which he should put down on his teammates. When Schmid served him, he shot in uncompromisingly (58′). Note 2
Ilia Gruev (from 46.): First defensive, then more offensive in midfield. Had the great chance to make it 2-1 (86th). Note 3,5
Niklas Schmidt (from 57.): Immediately went to the center and pushed Schmid to the right, but he was not too conspicuous despite the usual environment. Note 3,5
Omer Toprak (from 76.): Lost a duel against Burgstaller, then stepped over the ball, which didn’t take revenge either way. Grade –
To the line-up text:
Werder Bremen line-up against FC St. Pauli: Several returnees in the starting XI – Ömer Toprak on the bench
Bremen – SV Werder Bremen plays on the 29th matchday of the 2nd Bundesliga against FC St. Pauli. This is what Werder coach Ole Werner’s starting XI could look like!
Update (April 9, 12:30 p.m.): Now the SV Werder Bremen line-up is in – Milos Veljkovic, Marco Friedl and Mitchell Weiser return to the starting XI, Ömer Toprak is on the bench! The whole starting eleven is available in the live ticker for the Werder Bremen game against FC St. Pauli!
Continue to the previous message: Bremen – The final training of the SV Werder Bremen on Friday offered plenty of material for hobby sleuths. After all, every clue, no matter how small, could be important, every gesture, every facial expression. So it was particularly worth taking a close look at the professionals. But the longer the viewer watched what was going on on the lawn, the more difficult it became to find a solution to the mystery of Bremen lineup in the top game against FC St. Pauli (Saturday, 1.30 p.m., DeichStube live ticker).
Werder Bremen line-up vs FC St. Pauli: Will Ömer Toprak return to the starting XI after injury?
But that doesn’t have to be a bad sign. In fact, it’s a pretty good one. Werder Bremen actually draws from the full after the final unit. The previously injured defensive forces Omer Toprak, Marco Friedl, Mitchell Weiser and Milos Veljkovic were there, as were Felix Agu, who was ailing during the week, and Nicolai Rapp, who had a cold. And since none of them gave the slightest impression of being inhibited on the pitch in any way, it is still relatively unclear which one Starting XI Lineup Ole Werner his confidence against FC St. Pauli will give. At least externally.
Already on Thursday the coach of the SV Werder Bremen explains with a smile: “First of all, everyone is eligible to help us again. Maybe one from the bank, the other from the start, we’ll see. Let yourself be a little surprised. ”Most recently, Werner was in favor of the lineup one thing above all important: a good game or training rhythm of a professional. But this time it should be even more important what risk he is willing to take. Does it make sense, Defense Chief? Omer Toprak after a few units already back in the starting eleven to start? After all, this will also be needed in the next few weeks, which will be no less explosive, but should then be even better in terms of resistance to stress – and possibly also better protected against another injury. The same applies to Mitchell Weiser or Marco Friedl.
Werder Bremen starting eleven against FC St. Pauli: Milos Veljkovic and Marco Friedl before returning
After the training impressions, a healthy middle ground works for the Lineup Lottery most likely. Veljkovic’s break wasn’t so long that an assignment came completely out of the blue. As with Felix Agu or Nicolai Rapp. Due to the absence of Anthony Jung (suspension), against the FC St. Pauli still need an additional option, this could be called Marco Friedl. The Austrian grabbed his injured abdominal muscle briefly after training, but more as a test than as a sign of pain. And if it shouldn’t work, it would have Werder Bremen thanks to the returnees, there are other alternatives up our sleeves. You didn’t even need a trained nose for this insight. (mbu)
This is what Werder Bremen’s starting XI against FC St. Pauli could look like.
© DeichStube
