Bremen on the verge of upheaval: Pizarro era ends, new coach arrives!

Bremen on the verge of upheaval: Pizarro era ends, new coach arrives!

On Saturday, September 24th, 2025, football fever is high in Bremen. SV Werder Bremen has had a turbulent time and the focus is on the upcoming games, especially the duel against FC Bayern Munich in October. In the early 2000s, these two clubs were still serious competitors for the championship. Back then, Bremen was a completely different caliber under coach Thomas Schaaf, which made life difficult for Bayern. But times have changed, and the green and white have recently experienced a noticeable downward trend.

The club has heralded a change after the departure of coach Ole Werner, with whom there were differences. Horst Steffen has taken over as coach and hopes to bring a breath of fresh air into the team. After a rollercoaster of emotions in the last few games - a defeat against Freiburg despite a solid performance and a poor opening to the season with only 4 points from 4 games - Bremen is currently in 14th place. Talents such as Keke Topp, Salim Musah and Mbangula give reason for hope, while Victor Boniface, who was signed shortly before the transfer deadline, should liven up the attack. Perhaps this young squad can bring about an upswing and lead the team out of the current crisis situation.

The legend Claudio Pizarro

Claudio Pizarro remains a shining figure in Bremen's club history. The Peruvian striker and SV Werder Bremen's record goalscorer has played 490 Bundesliga games and scored 197 goals, which puts him sixth on the all-time top scorers list. Pizarro, known for his technical finesse and versatility, has played not only for Bremen but also for Bayern Munich and Chelsea. In his long career he became German champion six times and celebrated numerous other successes.

Pizarro, who was born on October 3, 1978, captained Peru to international tournaments several times and holds some impressive records, including the fastest goal in the history of the Peru national team. His return to SV Werder Bremen in 2018 was also legendary when he became the oldest goalscorer in the Bundesliga at 40 years and 136 days.

After his playing career ended, Claudio Pizarro, who has a connection to Bayern Munich as a club ambassador, has been considering new prospects. The 41-year-old, who most recently played for Bremen, has made a name for himself as one of the most successful and popular players in the history of the Bundesliga. Many fans still fondly remember his time when he thrilled the Weserstadion and Allianz Arena with his goals and passion for the game.

A look at the future

Transfer market reports that Werder Bremen has only barely stayed in the leagues since third place in 2010 and subsequent placements. The decline began after Pizarro's second stay at Bayern and continued as the team was relegated to the 2nd division in 2021. After returning to the Bundesliga, the question arose as to whether the new coaches could get Bremen back on the right track. The next games could be crucial for the future direction of the club. While Bayern are having a brilliant season with seven wins from seven games, Bremen is fighting for every point.

The upcoming duels, especially the game against Bayern during Oktoberfest, promise exciting encounters with a lot at stake for both teams. Werder Bremen will do everything they can to turn things around as Bayern look to further extend their dominance. Fans can look forward to a thrilling evening of football!