Werder Bremen: Does the test game against NEC Nijmegen or not?

Werder Bremen: Does the test game against NEC Nijmegen or not?

Football fans in northern Germany can look forward to exciting weeks, because SV Werder Bremen has intensified its preparations for the new season. The association is about to complete a friendly against the Dutch Club Nec Nijmegen. This was announced in the Gofferstadion for August 1 at 6 p.m., but so far it remains unclear whether this planning will be implemented. Werder Bremen did not officially confirm the game on request and points out that the plans for the games during the training camp in the Zillertal have not yet been completed, such as the dike room [reported] (https://www.deichstube.de/news/werder-bremen-testspiel-in-niederanden-nijmegen-oder-nicht-eredivisie-Club-preparation-test-timing plan-zr-9379593.html).

The training camp in Zell am Ziller, Austria, will take place from July 22nd to 31st and is already the 14th edition in this picturesque region. During the stay, SV Werder Bremen plans to play two games. So far, the test games on July 12 against FC Verden 04 and on July 19 against Kickers Emden, both whistles are scheduled to 3:30 p.m. In addition, a possible game against the Spanish association RCD Mallorca is being considered, which is in Tyrol at the same time, so that maybe an interesting duel could come about here 90min.

The new view of the next season

After a season that was quite satisfactory for Werder Bremen, but narrowly missed moving into a European competition, the association is breaking new ground. Ole Werner, the previous trainer, has not extended his contract, which led to a separation. The new head on the sideline is Horst Steffen, known as the former coach of Elversberg. The first training session under his leadership begins on July 7 at 3 p.m. on the training area on the Weser Stadium. In order to start the new season optimally, performance diagnostic studies for July 5th and 6th are also planned bundesliga.com.

Another highlight will be the "Day of fans", which is scheduled to take place on August 9 or 10, on which Werder also consider a game, possibly against Udinese Calcio. The DFB Cup starts in the week from August 15th to 17th, followed by the Bundesliga games that begin between August 22 and 24. So it remains exciting how the team will meet after these intensely preparatory measures.

Overall, the preparation phase of Werder Bremen is well filled with test games and new tactics under a fresh trainer. The fans can be excited to see how the team starts in the new season and what surprises are still waiting for them.