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Will Zetterer remain Werder's No. 2 after all?

Will Zetterer remain Werder's No. 2 after all?

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Will Zetterer remain Werder's No. 2 after all?
Will Zetterer remain Werder's No. 2 after all?

Is Zetterer Here to Stay as Werder's Top Gunkeeper?

The Uncertain Future of Werder's Goalkeeping Position

Sporting a string of impressive performances, Michael Zetterer has taken the Werder box by storm, leaving the future of Jiri Pavlenka's position uncertain. The 28-year-old has shown an unwavering commitment to his game since taking over for Pavlenka after their 0:1 in Dortmund (Oct 20). In fact, this performance was so impressive that Werder's head coach, Ole Werner, postponed Pavlenka's guarantee of a regular place after their 2-1 defeat against Rostock during the international break.

Zetterer's Future with Werder

Watch Out for Zetterer in the Upcoming Match Against Leverkusen!

Is Werner attempting to sidestep the issue, or did he simply lack the inclination to publicly commit to Pavlenka as the primary goalkeeper, despite his 2017 arrival at Werder?

As of now, it's unclear who will defend the net against the league leaders on Saturday (3:30 pm). However, Zetterer has secured solid ground for the match against Leverkusen. In the interim, there still exists a question mark regarding Pavlenka's fitness levels**.

Fritz Clemens, Werder's sports director, emphasized the importance of Pavlenka's 100% fitness for the team. While his current status is not yet completely certain, Ole Werner may not make a definitive decision on Zetterer's position as the starting goalkeeper until after the Stuttgart game the following week.

Special note: Werner has refused to declare an open competition for the goalkeeping position, stating that he would announce his decision on Saturday. Regardless, the uncertainty behind the delicate goalkeeping role continues to fuel intrigue.

  1. According to 'fb-instantarticles,' Michael Zetterer's impressive performances have earned him the starting spot at Werder Bremen.
  2. 'Regio Sport Bremen' has closely monitored the situation, with Ole Werner sharing his thoughts on the goalkeeping scenario.
  3. 'Bundesliga at Bild' suggests that Zetterer's stellar performances have caused speculation around a possible change in the pecking order at Werder Bremen.
  4. Fritz Clemens has remained coy about the matter, hinting that a definite decision may not be made until after the Leverkusen game.
  5. 'Sport - Lighthouse Hamburg' has covered the story, reporting that Zetterer has prepared well for the match against Leverkusen, while Pavlenka’s fitness remains a concern.
  6. 'Werder Bremen' has been drawing significant attention, with Zetterer's rise as the primary goalkeeper and the uncertainty surrounding Pavlenka's position being major topics of discussion in 'Bremen regional news' and the 'Czech Republic's No. 1 (with Werder since 2017).

Enrichment Data: Although Jiri Pavlenka is reportedly injured, there's no concrete evidence to support this claim. The 28-year-old Michael Zetterer's outstanding performances have undoubtedly earned him the starting spot for the upcoming match against Leverkusen. Pavlenka doesn't appear to be in great fitness and may not reclaim his position until after the Stuttgart game.

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