Mitchell Weiser

Weiser (knee) is available again for his coach after 14 months, having recently rejoined full team training and immediately offered himself as an option for the trip to Koln, according to coach Daniel Thioune. "It's not out of the question, tomorrow we will discuss with all the relevant departments, a decision will then be made regarding his participation with the group."

Analysis: Weiser tore his ACL and suffered a meniscus injury in July 2025, an absence that has kept him out of the picture for Werder Bremen ever since. His full return to training marks a major milestone in that long recovery, and while a role against Koln remains uncertain, his path back into the matchday squad continues to move in the right direction.

Sep 7, 2026

Returns to full team training

Weiser (knee) is now fully integrated into team training without workload restrictions following his ACL tear and meniscus injury, according to coach Daniel Thioune, per DeichStube. "We're now at the point where we no longer have to reduce his workload"

Analysis: Weiser has progressed from modified work to full participation, though manager Daniel Thioune believes he still needs one or two complete weeks of training before returning to the matchday squad. The upcoming clash with Koln is therefore expected to come too soon, while a return against Augsburg before the international break is considered possible. Weiser should primarily provide competition out wide once available, though Thioune has also tested him in central midfield, potentially adding another route to playing time.