Werder Bremen finds itself in the worst position in its 127-year history after a series of thirteen matches without a win. Another defeat to FC St. Pauli and a new injury to Felix Agu are pushing the club into the relegation zone. Meanwhile, in Heidenheim, rare controversies involving the video verification system occurred, which in one play disallowed a goal for Stuttgart and awarded a penalty kick to their opponents.

Werder's Historic Crisis

The club from Bremen has not won in 13 matches, which is the worst result in their Bundesliga history.

VAR Scandal in Heidenheim

The referee disallowed a goal for Stuttgart to make it 2:1, awarding a penalty kick to Heidenheim after the same video analysis.

Felix Agu's Injury

Another Werder defender is ruled out of the squad due to an adductor muscle injury.

Harry Kane's Future

Lothar Matthäus predicts the Englishman will stay in Munich long-term due to sporting success.

The situation in the Bundesliga is becoming increasingly tense both at the bottom and in the upper regions of the table. Werder Bremen is currently on a run of ten matches without a win, deepening the team's crisis in the fight for survival. The 1:2 defeat to FC St. Pauli was particularly painful due to a bizarre goal conceded after a mistake by young goalkeeper Mio Backhaus. Despite public support from the coaching staff, fan frustration is growing, which manifested in a sharp protest under the away sector. An additional blow for the club is a serious ankle injury to Felix Agu, which will likely rule him out until April. The highlight of the matchday, however, was the spectacle in Heidenheim, where the local outsider drew 3:3 with VfB Stuttgart. The match was dominated by debate over the VAR system. In one of the most controversial scenes of the season, referee Sascha Stegemann, after video analysis, disallowed a goal for Stuttgart to make it 2:1, rolling back the play to the visitors' own penalty area and awarding a penalty kick to Heidenheim for an earlier foul. Stuttgart striker Ermedin Demirović did not hide his anger after another disallowed goal in the 73rd minute, accusing the referees of incorrectly drawing the offside line. Werder Bremen is one of Germany's most decorated clubs, having played almost continuously in the top flight since 1981, winning four championship titles. The current sporting slump, leading to the longest winless streak in the club's history, resembles the painful relegation of 2021. Beyond the relegation battle, German media are also buzzing about the future of the league's biggest stars. Lothar Matthäus expressed his belief that Harry Kane will remain at Bayern Munich much longer than until the end of his current contract in 2027. According to the German football legend, Kane has found the perfect environment in Munich for winning trophies, which he lacked during his long career at Tottenham. Meanwhile, in Berlin, Union celebrates a victory over Bayer Leverkusen, though it came at the cost of an injury to one of the team's leaders, András Schäfer. „Das ist die ärmste Sau auf dem Platz. Erst feierst du das Tor, dann wird eine Linie gezogen, dass es Abseits ist.” (That's the poorest sod on the pitch. First you celebrate the goal, then a line is drawn showing it's offside.) — Ermedin Demirović

Mentioned People

  • Felix Agu — Werder Bremen defender who sustained an injury.
  • Ermedin Demirović — VfB Stuttgart striker, sharply criticizing the VAR system.
  • Daniel Thioune — Werder Bremen coach, who has lost all three matches since taking over.
  • Lothar Matthäus — German football legend, television expert.