Werder Bremen surprised: Horst Steffen new coach – What does Tim Wiese say?

Werder Bremen surprised: Horst Steffen new coach – What does Tim Wiese say?

Werder Bremen is facing a new chapter after the departure of Ole Werner. Werner decided not to extend his contract, which led to the club looking for a new leader. This was found in Horst Steffen, who previously coached SV Elversberg and led them until shortly before promotion to the Bundesliga. Steffen, 56 years old, will now try to bring the club back to the top with a fresh approach and a courageous style of play. According to bundesliga.com, Steffen recently celebrated two promotions with Elversberg before failing in the play-offs against 1. FC Heidenheim.

Steffen is known for his approach to young talent and could therefore represent a cost-effective solution for Werder. Werder Bremen has finished 13th, 9th and 8th in the Bundesliga in recent years under Werner, who was at the helm of the club for three seasons. Under his aegis, however, the club did not seem to find the momentum it needed to stay consistently at the top of the table.

Review by Tim Wiese

The changes in the club do not go without reaction. Ex-DFB star Tim Wiese was critical of Steffen's personality on Instagram. In his post he emphasized that, unlike Werner, Steffen did not make any demands and viewed this as a negative aspect. Wiese fears that Werder Bremen could remain in the lower midfield of the table next season or even be in danger of relegation. His relationship with the club is considered strained after he was banned from the Weser Stadium due to his behavior, as fr.de reports.

Steffen himself sent out positive signals by emphasizing that Werder's contact represented recognition of his previous work. The club management was convinced of his abilities and praised his performance at Elversberg, which ultimately led to his quick decision to join the club.

A new beginning for Werder Bremen

The managing director for football, Clemens Fritz, emphasizes that Steffen fits in well with the club not only as a coach, but also as a person. Next season he will have the opportunity to complete a full pre-season with Werder. The first competitive game is in the DFB Cup between August 15th and 18th, followed by the start of the season in the Bundesliga.

It remains to be seen how the new choice of coach will affect the club's sporting performance. But last season tested Werder's ambitions, especially considering the games as a promoted team. The coming months will be crucial in achieving the sporting goals and regaining the trust of the supporters.