Werder Bremen before St. Pauli: Boniface back in training, but goalkeeper is out!

Werder Bremen before St. Pauli: Boniface back in training, but goalkeeper is out!

There is great anticipation for SV Werder Bremen's home game against FC St. Pauli next Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Coach Horst Steffen and his team are preparing intensively for the encounter, but the staffing level remains thin. A look at the current situation shows light and shadow in the squad.

Good news for Bremen: Victor Boniface, who missed training on Thursday due to stress, is expected to train with the team again on Friday and could therefore be available for the game against St. Pauli. According to Werder's media director Christoph Pieper, Boniface is not among the injured players and can play, which strengthens hopes of additional offensive power. It is still unclear how the current personnel situation will affect the team, but all eyes are on Boniface's return. He could be a crucial factor in the game if he is fit enough to play.

Injured players and their return

On the downside, however, Bremen are struggling with several failures. Starting goalkeeper Mio Backhaus will be missing due to a shoulder injury, which could put pressure on the defensive line. In addition, the following long-term injured players are not available for action: Mitchell Weiser (torn cruciate ligament), Maximilian Wöber (hamstring injury), Olivier Deman (broken ankle) and Niklas Stark (hip problems). Stark is showing positive signs and has been training individually, but his commitment remains questionable.

The number of injuries in the Bundesliga is a topic that has come up again and again recently. Statistics show that there has been an increase in injuries in recent seasons, which is a major problem for many teams, including Werder Bremen. In the current season, the bad luck with injuries has hit Bremen particularly hard. There is great concern that further injuries could affect the course of the season.

Return of injured players

On the positive side, Samuel Mbangula and Felix Agu are returning to training after minor injuries. Their return could bring a breath of fresh air into the squad and heat up the competition for places. Fans and the team could look forward to some exciting changes to the team if the situation remains stable.

SV Werder Bremen faces an exciting but also challenging match against FC St. Pauli. The demands are high and the players will do everything they can to secure the three points at home - despite the current injury problem. Werder fans will be curious to see how the final days of training will affect the lineup and whether Boniface can actually intervene in the game.