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Werder Name Karl Hein to Start Against St. Pauli With Backhaus Still Injured

Victor Boniface continues a careful reintegration with a squad place anticipated.

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Wann startet Victor Boniface in Bremen durch?
Werders Athletiktrainer hält ein paar Löffel und Plastikeier in der Hand, die er den Fußball-Profis zum Eierlauf gegeben hatte. Die Verlierer machen im Hintergrund Liegestütze.

Overview

  • Estonia international Karl Hein will again start in goal for Werder Bremen against FC St. Pauli as Mio Backhaus is not yet fit after a shoulder injury.
  • Coach Horst Steffen voiced confidence in Hein, referencing strong training impressions and the keeper’s standout display away to Bayern.
  • Victor Boniface skipped Thursday’s team session for load management and is expected to train Friday and be included in the squad, though he is not seen as a starter yet.
  • Squad update: Samuel Mbangula and Felix Agu returned to full training, long-term absentees Mitchell Weiser, Maximilian Wöber and Olivier Deman remain out, and Niklas Stark showed positive signs in individual work.
  • After taking four points from five matches and conceding a league-high 14 goals, Steffen called for greater defensive compactness ahead of the home fixture.