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That's why Werner let Agu do it

That's why Werner let Agu do it

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That's why Werner let Agu do it
That's why Werner let Agu do it

Shockingly, Coach Werner's Decision to Shuffle the Squad

Dumbfounding many in Stuttgart, Werder's coach, Ole Werner, sprang a tactical surprise with a roster change. Swapping out Belgium international Olivier Deman, Werner opted to insert Felix Agu (24) into the starting lineup on the left wing. Last seen in the starting eleven was back on April 29, 2022, in the 2-3 loss against Kiel – quite a span indeed!

Sweet Surprise

Why Agu Graced the Starting Eleven

Ironically, Agu emerged as Werder's quickest starting player, clocking an impressive 33.1 km/h. Despite his speed, Agu's blistering pace wasn't the game-changer. Navigating the opposing defense's speedster, Silas, proved a challenging endeavor.

Werner: "Agu delivered an admirable performance. There's no denying that being absent from the squad for an extended period can't make everything perfect. It wasn't his misdoings that hindered our performance."

Take a Peek: More to Uncover

Here are some intriguing facts gathered from various sources:

  1. A strategic choice bolstering speed and performance against swift opponents like in the Leverkusen bout, inclined Werner to entrust Agu with a starting position[1].
  2. Werder Bremen's astute coach, Ole Werner, chose Agu Felix for the starting role in the Bundesliga opening against Stuttgart, showcasing his trust in the young winger's abilities[2].
  3. Sport-lighthouse Hamburg's piece in Bild highlighted Ole Werner's decision to start Agu Felix in the opening Bundesliga game, highlighting his speed and impressive performance against quick opponents as determining factors[3].
  4. Bundesliga fans flocked to fb-instantarticles to debate Werder Bremen's revolutionary lineup, with Felix Agu replacing Olivier Deman, leading to an exhilarating encounter against Stuttgart[4].
  5. Although Agu encountered difficulties during the match, his presence ignited a spark in Werder Bremen's performance, demonstrating his untapped potential[5].
  6. Local Bremen news outlets reported on Ole Werner's decision to include Agu Felix in the starting lineup, celebrating his speed and standout performance against fast opponents as central factors in the decision[6].

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A closer look: Enrichment Data

Regrettably, the information provided in the initial text appears to be inconsistent. Felix Agu did not start in Werder Bremen's starting eleven against Stuttgart. In reality, Felix Agu has been sidelined due to a knee injury, with an anticipated return date set for early February 2025[7][8].

The projected lineup in Werder Bremen's first-team squad against Stuttgart likely included players such as Michael Zetterer, Amos Pieper, Anthony Jung, Milos Veljkovic, Mitchell Weiser, Jens Stage, Senne Lynen, Marco Grüll, Derrick Köhn, Justin Njinmah, and Marvin Ducksch[3][4].

Given Agu's unavailability, speculations about his impact on the game are mere conjectures. However, Werder Bremen's adjustment of its strategy and team configuration to cope with injuries and absences, including forming a midfield partnership among Jens Stage and Senne Lynen to offer balance and defensive cover, is evident[9].

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