Werder Bremen: Player start with performance diagnostics in the Weserstadion!

Werder Bremen: Player start with performance diagnostics in the Weserstadion!

Today, July 6, 2025, SV Werder Bremen officially starts the new season. After a relaxing summer break, performance diagnostic tests are on the agenda for the professionals in the Weser Stadium. This weekend, according to colleagues from the Dike room The aim is to lay the foundation for a successful season.

What is particularly pleasing is the return of loan player Dawid Kownacki, who arrived before the official start date. New to the team is Maximilian Wöber, who also started his journey as a new addition at the Weserstadion. In addition, Christian Groß returns as assistant coach and strengthens the coaching team.

Meeting again and anticipation

As the players gather for the first diagnosis after the break, it is clear that there is great anticipation. Niklas Stark sees the reunion with his teammates as a positive experience and speaks of a “class reunion”. Michael Zetterer describes the reunion as “nice,” but emphasizes the challenge of the upcoming lactate test.

For some players like Amos Pieper, the performance checks are particularly important in order to record the current level of their own fitness. “It’s great to see a lot of familiar faces again,” he sums up. Keke Topp is enjoying this quiet phase before the intense season begins and is looking forward to interacting with his teammates.

The importance of performance diagnostics

Effective performance diagnostics are not only traditional, but essential for success in football. These tests are key to assessing players' agility, strength and coordination. Loud German Journal of Sports Medicine These factors are of great importance for functional movements in football.

An essential part of the diagnostics is the measurement of core stability, which plays a central role in athletic performance. Different tests are used to enable the athletes to optimally prepare for the challenges ahead. This included, among other things, mobility tests and functional analyses.

“We are excited to see how well we have prepared and what we can still improve,” said Karim Coulibaly, who feels honored to play for the club at this level. Salim Musah is also full of energy and wants to impress and develop despite the challenges that come his way.

With these promising approaches and the motivation of the entire team, Werder Bremen starts the new season - ready for the upcoming tasks and an exciting competition. The fans can be excited to see what the new coaching era will bring for the club!