"Werder Bremen struggles on the road, clinging to 12th spot"
Tired legs and faltering form after four winless games sent Werder Bremen tumbling down to 12th position in the Bundesliga. But a gritty 2-0 victory over Augsburg at the Weser Stadium served as a much-needed lifeline for the team.
With only 14 points to their name, Werder Bremen's dismal away record leaves them trailing all other Bundesliga teams in terms of points amassed outside of their home territory.
The Uphill Battle for Werder Bremen
The coaching staff at Werder Bremen headed by Ole Werner (35) have barely managed to scratch out a point on three away games, with the other five ending in defeats. The potent force of Werder's home matches, however, has saved them from a far more dire position in the league standings. A resounding 11 out of the 14 points have been scored in front of their home fans.
On the Horizon: The Borussia Mönchengladbach Showdown
With Clemens Fritz (43) now urging his players to punch above their weight, Werder Bremen can only hope to break their winless streak when they face Borussia Mönchengladbach in their next away game (Fri., 8.30pm).
Dig Deeper:
- Despite their dismal away record, Werder Bremen manages to maintain their standing in the Bundesliga's 12th position thanks to their recent 2-0 victory against Augsburg.
- Clemens Fritz, the head coach at Werder Bremen, demands his players step up their game before the upcoming bout against Borussia Mönchengladbach.
- In the Bundesliga’s latest roundup at Bild, Werder Bremen’s 1-1 draw against Wolfsburg was hailed as a significant turnaround due to their previous lackluster away performances.
- Local sports outlets in Bremen like Regio Sport Bremen have been tracking the team’s progress closely, providing updates on their matches and results.
- As Fritz and his team aim for recovery, they can lean on their consistent home performances this season, having garnered 11 points from their adoring fans at the Weser Stadium.
Given the context, some general strategies for coaches to improve their team's away record include:
- Tactical Adjustments: Modifying tactics to adapt to the away environment, be it playing more defensively or altering formations.
- Team Cohesion: Encouraging team unity and communication to keep everyone focused during away games.
- Player Selection: Precisely choosing which players to start and which to sub in can improve overall team performance.
- Mental Preparation: Adopting mental preparation techniques to boost morale and motivation among the players during away matches.
While the sources don't provide specific details on the strategies employed by Clemens Fritz, he will likely consider such approaches to help Werder Bremen overcome their away woes.[1][3]
