Werder Bremen on the upswing: Horst Steffen brings offensive football!

Werder Bremen on the upswing: Horst Steffen brings offensive football!

Bremen, Deutschland - SV Werder Bremen has signed Horst Steffen as a new trainer to bring a breath of fresh air to the club. Steffen was introduced on Thursday and takes over the helm of Ole Werner, who was announced on Monday his resignation and released on Tuesday. The 56-year-old coach made a name for himself in the lower leagues, especially with his successful time at Elversberg, where he led the team from the fourth to the second division and only failed on the Bundesliga promotion.

The details of Steffens Treaty were not published because both clubs agreed to keep them secret. However, fans still have to wait for the first impressions of his work while the team is preparing for the coming season. Steffen is known for his offensive style of play; He has already convinced players like Elias Baum, right -back from Eintracht Frankfurt, who played under Steffen near Elversberg.

Steffens coaching career

The career of Horst Steffen comprises stations at Chemnitzer FC, Stuttgart Kickers and Prussia Münster. He also worked in the youth academies of Borussia Mönchengladbach and MSV Duisburg. Now this is his first commitment as head coach in the Bundesliga, and the expectations of him are high.

The player Baum emphasizes, however, that Steffen is a "top coach" who knows how to shape a team. Baum describes Steffen's game idea as dominant, geared forward and attractive. He emphasizes that Steffen has managed to motivate even not playing players for training and to promote an extraordinary team spirit.

outlook for the coming season

Steffen himself has already expressed great interest in the challenge of continuing the development of the players. He indicated that there could be candidates from Elversberg for Werder, including Elias Baum. The team missed European qualifications last season under Werner, which increases the pressure on the new trainer.

While Baum is preparing for the European Championship with the German U-21 national team in summer, the player is optimistic that Steffen will also be successful in everyday Bundesliga. Fans of SV Werder Bremen hope that Steffens will lead to a positive change in the team.

Weser Kurier reports that the interest in Steffen as a trainer was primarily awakened by his success and educational skills. A report by AP News emphasizes the challenges that Steffen must now pass in the Bundesliga. Fans and players are looking forward to the upcoming games and the implementation of Steffen's game philosophy.