Less new additions? Tim Wiese criticizes new Werder coach Steffen!

Less new additions? Tim Wiese criticizes new Werder coach Steffen!

There are exciting news in Bremen's football world: Ole Werner is no longer a coach of Werder Bremen. The 37-year-old decided not to extend his contract until 2026, which led to his release. Horst Steffen is now following him, who has so far coached SV Elversberg and just narrowly failed on the promotion to the Bundesliga last season. The association officially announced this on May 29, 2025, and the fans are excited to see what the new trainer can do, especially in view of the difficult league situation. According to suedwest24.de, the decision of Steffen could be more on young players, and contribute to the future.

Steffen, 56 years old and born in Meerbusch, is considered an open and sociable guy. With 207 Bundesliga games in his pocket, he has the necessary experience, even if this is his first stop as head coach in the Bundesliga. The supporters of Werder Bremen put great hopes in him that he can lead the club back to international shine. "There is a lot of potential in this team," emphasized Steffen optimistically when he started his new office. He can look back on his success at SV Elversberg, where he led the club from the regional league to the 2nd league.

contradictory voices for choice of coaches

However, not everyone is satisfied with the decision. Ex-DFB star Tim Wiese expressed his concerns on Instagram. The 43-year-old criticized that Steffen will not make any real demands and could therefore not demand newcomers, which is in contrast to his predecessor Werner. Wiese predicts that Werder Bremen could remain in the lower midfield in the coming year or even fight against relegation. These statements are not entirely surprising. There are also rumors of the mood within the team, especially since after Werner's departure there was no farewell greetings from the players on social media. Steffen, known for his ability to promote young talents and successfully integrate them into the team, could deliver exactly what Werder Bremen currently needs. His style of play, which relies on offensive, possession of the ball and counterpressing, could also bring a breath of fresh air.

outlook and challenges

The coming weeks and months will be crucial for Horst Steffen and Werder Bremen. How will the new trainer affect team dynamics and succeed in mastering the challenges about the squad and the financial situation? The expectations of the fans are great and they hope that Steffen can take the crucial step towards the return.