Get ready for a Bundesliga clash as Werder Bremen takes on Union Berlin! This Friday's match (20:30 local time) promises more than just football; it's a reunion! Former Werder players Oliver Burke and Derrick Köhn are set to return to the Weser Stadium, now sporting brand new green and white floodlights!
Burke's Bremen Blitz: A Threat to Werder?
All eyes will be on Oliver Burke, the Bundesliga's high-speed king, clocking in at a blistering 36.01 km/h. Werder coach Horst Steffen acknowledges the threat: "He's already scored a few goals. We all know what's coming." Werder defenders Amos Pieper and Marco Friedl, who played alongside Burke for three years, know his speed firsthand. Union snatched Burke away with a lucrative offer Werder couldn't match. He's already bagged three goals for Union, all in a single match against Frankfurt.
Green and White Lights: A New Era for Weser Stadium
Adding to the spectacle, the Weser Stadium is debuting its new green and white floodlights! The stadium upgraded its lighting system to meet DFL standards, and the result is a vibrant display of Werder's club colors. Marcel Schwarzrock from Elektro Bellut, the company that installed the lights, promises a "wow effect" for the fans.
Key Match Facts: What to Expect
- Werder needs to be wary of Union's strength in standard situations.
- The return of Burke and Köhn adds an extra layer of intensity.
- The new floodlights will create a unique atmosphere.
Will Burke's speed and Union's set-piece prowess be enough to overcome Werder in their newly illuminated stadium? Tune in to find out!