Last chance? Werder defender faces make-or-break match

He’s currently in the same situation as his club: this season just isn’t going his way. Amos Pieper is currently on the outside at Werder Bremen. After being forced to take a break due to a hip in...

Last chance? Werder defender faces make-or-break match
Last chance? Werder defender faces make-or-break match

He’s currently in the same situation as his club: this season just isn’t going his way. Amos Pieper is currently on the outside at Werder Bremen. After being forced to take a break due to a hip injury, he was displaced in the starting lineup by talent Karim Coulibaly. While the 27-year-old was a regular under Werner last season, things look very different under new coach Horst Steffen.

Because of his delicate situation, Werder’s game against Heidenheim tomorrow could be decisive for his future, according to Bild. Werder is dealing with a personnel shortage, which could allow Pieper to collect his first Bundesliga minutes of the season.

On the one hand, that’s important to recommend himself for further appearances; on the other hand, it could be a signpost for the future. Pieper’s contract expires in the summer, and a decision on whether he will continue at Bremen or the defender will move on is still pending. However, as Bild reports, this one match against Heidenheim will not decide Pieper’s future. That’s what Werder’s head of professional football, Peter Niemeyer, said in an interview with the newspaper, adding: “We’re simply happy that he’s fit again and can play.”

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