Bundesliga - Werder still cautious: Right Keita not until 2024
Werder Bremen's regular starter Naby Keita returns to the squad for the away game at VfB Stuttgart. However, the 28-year-old midfielder from Guinea is not a candidate for the starting eleven for Saturday's match (18:30/Sky). "We're happy that he's back in the squad. But he probably won't be considered for a longer game," said Bremen coach Ole Werner.
"We now have to get him back into shape bit by bit and give him playing time," said Werner, explaining the plan for the injury-prone Keita, who has only made one appearance in Bremen's starting eleven this season. Most recently, he missed out due to a torn muscle fiber and then a cold.
Keita should really get going next year, even if he will most likely be absent again at the start due to the Africa Cup. "It's more likely that we won't see the 100 percent Naby Keita until after the Africa Cup in the new year," said Werner about Keita, who arrived from Liverpool FC in the summer and had raised great expectations at the Weser.
Werder squad
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- In the Bundesliga, Naby Keita's return to the Werder Bremen squad is welcomed, but he might not be ready for the away game against VfB Stuttgart on Saturday due to his recent injuries.
- The Guinean midfielder has only made one start in Bremen's first team this season, hampered by a torn muscle fiber and a cold.
- Despite Keita's absence, Bremen coach Ole Werner is hopeful that the player will regain form and contribute significantly to their squad in the upcoming season.
- The Africa Cup, set to take place in 2024, could potentially keep Keita out of action at the start of the new season.
- Notably, Liverpool FC transferred Naby Keita to Werder Bremen during the summer, generating high expectations for the German Bundesliga club.
- Meanwhile, VfB Stuttgart and SV Werder Bremen are gearing up for their respective Bundesliga matches, with Sky broadcasting the away game between Stuttgart and Bremen at 18:30.
Source: www.stern.de
