Werder Bremen pre-season matches

In late July, Werder Bremen's U23 squad completed its pre‑season programme with two friendlies. The team drew 3‑3 against Oberliga side Blumenthaler SV before securing a 2‑1 victory over Regionalliga West club Sportfreunde Lotte. Coach Cedric Makiadi returned to the touchline after recovering from a knee injury, and the matches featured goals from Akram‑Dine Mohamadou, Jona Renner, Amer Buljubasic, and a brace by Jakob Wiehe.

A week later, the senior Werder Bremen side faced newly promoted Energie Cottbus in a 4‑2 pre‑season win at the LEAG Energie Stadion. After conceding early, Bremen rallied with goals from Tolcay Cigerci, Salim Musah, Samuel Mbangula and a second‑half double by Paul Erevbenagie and Chuki. Coach Daniel Thioune employed a 3‑4‑2‑1 formation, welcomed back Romano Schmid from a World Cup break, and noted several first‑team players remained unavailable due to injuries or rest.