Weiser eager for Werder return, Thioune urges caution | OneFootball

Mitchell Weiser continues to work on his comeback at SV Werder Bremen and has come a step closer to his goal of being back on the pitch soon. After his cruciate ligament tear, the winger is gradually returning to team training, showing great determination along the way.

The 31-year-old himself reports progress and an improved physical feeling in an interview with the 'Weser Kurier': “Last week was the first time I felt like a professional athlete again. Now I think they have to slow me down a bit, but it won’t take much longer.”

While Weiser wants to get involved again as quickly as possible, coach Daniel Thioune is taking a more cautious approach. He urges patience and points out the unpredictability of such an injury: “A cruciate ligament tear is a cruciate ligament tear—I’ve seen everything from six to twelve months.”

From the coach’s perspective, the greatest danger lies in rushing the healing process. Too much ambition can quickly lead to setbacks, such as muscular problems. That’s why they deliberately don’t want to set a specific date for the comeback, in order to avoid unnecessary risks.

Despite all the caution, Thioune also hopes that Weiser can still play a role as the season progresses. A return during this season would be ideal in his view—especially with a possible relegation battle looming, where an experienced player like Weiser could be an important option.

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