Horst Steffen celebrates dream start: Werder Bremen outclasses FC Verden 6: 0!

Horst Steffen celebrates dream start: Werder Bremen outclasses FC Verden 6: 0!

Emden, Deutschland - Yesterday Horst Steffen celebrated his debut as a coach of Werder Bremen, and that with a brilliant 6-0 victory in the test game against top division FC Verden. When the weather was nice, the green-white team sent 5,500 spectators to the stadium on the Berlin Ring, which cheered on their team in bright sunshine. The goals were scored in the densely crowded game rhythm: Amos Pieper scored in the 5th minute, followed by Leon Opitz, Isak Hansen-Aaröen and a double strike by Patrice Covic, who hit in the 49th and 57th minute. Justin Njinmah rounded off the Torregen in the 55th minute. A successful start for the new coach, which was obviously interested in collecting the first impressions of his team.

Steffen, who previously worked for SV Elversberg for seven years and now headed a Bundesliga team for the first time, not only concentrated on the tactics in this game, but also had all of his players switch through at half-time in order to enable everyone to play. This was also the first appearance of newcomer Maximilian Wöber, which was borrowed by Leeds United. "I wanted to see what we can do on it," said Steffen after the game.

Marvin Ducksch ensures worry lines

Despite the victory, however, there was a painful setback: striker Marvin Ducksch had to stop training before the game due to a muscle injury in the calf and will fail for several weeks. The 27-year-old was brought off with a golf card, which is also a big challenge for Steffen, because Ducksch is an important part of the team. Other injured players are Marco Friedl, Romano Schmid, Marco Grüll, Felix Agu and Michael Zetterer. Ducksch's failure in particular is a fright for the entire team and the fans who count on the striker.

The first test games are not only a compulsory event for the season preparation, but also offer Steffen the opportunity to establish his own game idea. "We first played with a stable chain of four in the defense," said Steffen, who wants to set the course for the upcoming challenges in the Bundesliga with his decisions.

the look ahead

The upcoming games have also been determined: The next preparatory game will take place on July 19 against Kickers Emden in the regional league. In addition, a training camp in the Zillertal from August 22nd to September 1st is on the program. Steffen has already signaled that he is planning to strengthen his offensive with further newcomers to reorganize the team according to the departures of players like Milos Veljkovic and Oliver Burke.

"The preparation is crucial and I have great confidence in the remaining tribe of the team," continued Steffen. With such optimistic words and a successful start, Werder Bremen could be on the right track in search of a strong Bundesliga season. What can fans expect? Surprises and of course many exciting games. Let's be excited!

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