Werder Bremen suffered a heavy 0–7 defeat against Dutch Eredivisie side FC Twente Enschede during an international break friendly played behind closed doors, prompting severe criticism from head coach Daniel Thioune.
Twente Dominates First Half in Enschede
Werder Bremen fell behind early during the behind-closed-doors fixture in the Netherlands, conceding three goals within the opening 15 minutes. By halftime, FC Twente Enschede had built a commanding 6–0 lead against a Bremen starting lineup featuring 11 players who claim Bundesliga aspirations. Werder manager Daniel Thioune watched the opening 45 minutes with a stone face before offering a scathing assessment of his squad’s performance at the final whistle. Both clubs were missing several regular starters due to international call-ups during the international break, though Bremen did hand Felix Agu roughly 40 minutes of playing time in his first appearance since the summer preparation period.
Thioune Rejects Desolate Display
Following the 0–7 reverse, Werder Bremen manager Daniel Thioune delivered a blunt post-match critique regarding his players’ application on the pitch. According to reports published by welt.de, Thioune stated that he held zero understanding or acceptance for the performance, noting that nothing functioned across any area of the team. The coach emphasized that his side produced an excessive number of unforced errors and failed to back up their Bundesliga credentials during the first half. While Bremen managed to stabilize their defensive shape somewhat after the interval and prevent further damage, they failed to convert any of their own scoring opportunities against the European competition participants.
Werder Bremen Prepares for Borussia Dortmund Match
The heavy friendly defeat interrupts an otherwise encouraging start to the domestic campaign for Werder Bremen, who sit on seven points from their opening four matches in the Fußball-Bundesliga. Thioune’s squad will return to competitive action on Friday with a demanding away fixture against table-leaders Borussia Dortmund. Meanwhile, FC Twente used the fixture to maintain match fitness while domestic leagues pause for national team fixtures across Europe.
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