Bundesliga - Full throttle once again: Werder also want to score against Leipzig
The Werder Bremen professionals also worked hard on the third Advent to ensure a conciliatory end to the year. In private on Sunday, coach Ole Werner prepared his team for the last game of the year against RB Leipzig on Tuesday evening (18:30/Sky). After all, every point counts in the snail's race to avoid relegation - even against a top team like the Champions League contenders from Leipzig.
"If you exclude the game in Stuttgart, we've stabilized in recent weeks," said Werner after the 2:2 draw at Borussia Mönchengladbach on Friday evening on the development of his team. Bremen have indeed been more stable over the past few weeks, with the exception of the chanceless performance in Stuttgart. The problem is that the upward trend is not yet really reflected in points. The lead over the relegation places is only five points - Werder will most likely spend the winter in the danger zone.
However, a surprise win against third-placed Leipzig just before Christmas could see the Bremen side take another important step towards a secure mid-table position. The good record at the Weser Stadium and the ever-improving interplay between Marvin Ducksch and Rafael Borré in attack are encouraging signs. In Gladbach, Borré initially put Werder ahead before Ducksch rescued at least a point at the end. Borussia had previously turned the game around.
Ducksch in particular has made a huge leap forward in his development in recent weeks and has long since become an integral part of the Bremen team as a leading player. But even he and veterans like Leonardo Bittencourt have so far been unable to prevent Werder from letting games slip out of their hands in poor phases. "That's the step we have to take: To absorb not-so-good phases better," said Bittencourt, who celebrates his 30th birthday on Tuesday.
Immediately after the final whistle in Gladbach, there was disappointment mixed in with Bremen's reactions. However, Werder were happy to take the one point from Borussia, who have been strong at home of late. "In terms of development, we can take positives from the last few weeks," said Werner. "And that's why we're going into the last game against Leipzig with confidence."
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- Despite the hard work on the third Advent, Werder Bremen needs to perform well on Tuesday against RB Leipzig, as every point is crucial in the Bundesliga's relegation battle.
- In their recent match against Borussia Mönchengladbach, coach Ole Werner's team managed to draw 2:2, with Marvin Ducksch scoring one of the goals.
- Even teams like Leipzig, the Champions League contenders, can't be underestimated, as every top team in the Bundesliga poses a threat.
- The upcoming game against Leipzig is a significant opportunity for Werder Bremen to improve their mid-table position and gain some breathing room from the relegation zone.
- Marvin Ducksch, one of Werder Bremen's key players, has shown tremendous improvement in recent weeks and has become an essential part of the team.
- The game against Leipzig will take place on Sky, which will likely offer fans an exciting and thrilling broadcast experience.
- Borussia Mönchengladbach has been formidable at home lately, but Bremen's recent performances have shown signs of progress and a better grasp of the game's flow.
- Werder Bremen has struggled with poor phases in the past, but veterans like Leonardo Bittencourt and the rest of the team are determined to absorb those moments better and keep their cool under pressure.
- Borussia Mönchengladbach's performance in the previous game and Werder Bremen's development over the past few weeks have given fans a glimmer of hope that the team will be able to secure a strong finish to the season and avoid relegation.
Source: www.stern.de
