Patrice Covic
SVW
AM
Shadow Striker
Jun 25, 2007 (19)
Right
5'9"
150 lb
BremenMakes bench in DFB Pokal
Covic (thigh) was an unused sub in Saturday's win over LSK Hansa in the DFB Pokal.
Analysis: Covic didn't see action in this blowout win, but his return to the suggests confirms that he wasn't dealing with a severe injury. Look for Covic to be an option in the Bundesliga opener next Sunday against Freiburg.
No serious injury feared
Covic isn't believed to have suffered a serious injury after being withdrawn in the first half of Saturday's 1-0 loss to Auxerre, according to coach Daniel Thioune, per DeichStube. "Patrice took a charley horse in the first half. His circulation wasn't good enough for him to run properly"
Analysis: Covic's withdrawal was precautionary based on manager Daniel Thioune's comments, with the coach expressing confidence nothing serious occurred and expecting him back after a bit of massaging out. No specific recovery timeline has been given beyond that reassurance. Covic is expected to be reassessed as Werder Bremen's preseason wraps up.
Leaves friendly with injury
Covic was substituted due to a right thigh injury during Saturday's friendly against AJ Auxerre.
Analysis: Covic picked up a right thigh problem during Saturday's friendly against AJ Auxerre and was substituted in the 69th minute, although he was able to leave the field on his own. No details have been provided regarding the severity or specific nature of the injury, so he will likely be monitored before returning to full training and progressing back toward match availability.
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