Werder Bremen sweeps FC Verden 6-0 in the friendly under Steffen!

Werder Bremen sweeps FC Verden 6-0 in the friendly under Steffen!

The first test game of the 2025 season brought an impressive 6-0 win against FC Verden 04. Under the new coach Horst Steffen, who celebrated his debut, the Bremeners showed an extremely convincing performance and demonstrated both high joy of play and a strong pressing. The Bremen led 3-0 in the first half. The goal scorers were Amos Pieper (6th minute), Leon Opitz (36th minute) and Hansen-Aaröen (44th minute). In the second half, Patrice Covic added two more goals, including the fourth and the sixth goal for Werder. Deichstube reports that the coach is a clear focus on an offensive Possip and high counterpressing.

The test game took place on July 12, 2025, and the Werder supporters were enthusiastic because more than 5,000 cards had been sold. In the 15th minute, Jens Stage had to be replaced due to injury; Karim Coulibaly came into play for him. This game was the first step on the way to the new season, in which the Bremeners have been preparing intensively since Monday. Horst Steffen is new and has many ideas to further develop the team after last season. Buten uninnen reports that Steffen wants to rely on a chain of four and also Maximilian Wöber, a newcomer, is expected to collect his first minutes in the Werder jersey.

anticipation for the new season

Already last year Werder Bremen won a test game against FC Verden, which, however, ended with a shorter result of 2-0. The then coach Ole Werner has now taken over the reins at RB Leipzig. Steffen has decided to bring the team even further to the top in the coming season, and the lively debut gives rise to hope. It will be exciting to see how the integration of talents from the U19 and rental returnees like Dawid Kownacki succeed.

The next test game opponent for Werder Bremen has already been determined: On July 22, the club will meet the Kickers Emden. Many fans are excited to see how the team will deal in this second test, especially under the new coach. In general, expectations are high that Werder Bremen can build on old successes in the coming season.