Probable Lineups
4-1-4-1
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.7
Average Ratings
6.6
(6.6)
32.1
Average Age
30.4
183
Average Height (cm)
186.1
(0.9)
1
Shots pg
0.8
(0.9)
(47%)
46%
Aerial Duel Success
53%
(51%)
(0.6)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.6
(0.8)
(1.3)
1.1
Tackles pg
1.2
(1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.
Missing Players
Werder Bremen
FC Koln
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ömer Toprak | Out | 6.49 | |
| Kevin Möhwald | Out | 6.4 | |
| Nuri Sahin | Out | 6.86 | |
| Theodor Gebre Selassie | Doubtful | 6.82 | |
| Kevin Vogt | Doubtful | 6.64 | |
| Milot Rashica | Doubtful | 6.99 | |
| Claudio Pizarro | Doubtful | 6.08 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Terodde | Out | 6.34 | |
| Jonas Hector | Out | 6.86 | |
| Florian Kainz | Out | 6.8 | |
| Marcel Risse | Doubtful | 6.46 | |
| Jhon Córdoba | Doubtful | 6.96 |
Team News
Werder Bremen
FC Koln
- Niclas Füllkrug scored on his return from a serious knee injury after eight months out, which provides a huge boost to the relegation-threatened side.
- Star man Milot Rashica has a minor niggle and will be assessed nearer the game.
- Fin Bartels made his first start in the small matter of 907 days recently, but could lose his spot again.
- Swedish international Ludwig Augustinsson could shake off a muscle injury and return to a side in need of a boost.
- Kevin Vogt will be assessed nearer the game, while Ömer Toprak is still no nearer a return from a nagging calf problem.
- Either Joshua Sargent, Yuya Osako or Davie Selke could start up front, while veteran striker Claudio Pizarro is over a muscle injury.
- German international Jonas Hector will miss the game due to personal reasons.
- Sebastiaan Bornauw and Dominick Drexler are both available after suspension, but Florian Kainz is on the naughty step after five yellow cards.
- Simon Terodde is out with a knee injury, while Marcel Risse is nearing a return from the same injury.
- Mark Uth has overcome a muscle injury, while Jhon Córdoba is doubtful with adductor issues.
- Noah Katterbach and Benno Schmitz are battling for the left-back spot, while Ismail Jakobs is over his bout of Coronavirus.
- Niklas Hauptmann is nearing a return from a groin operation.
