Werder Bremen coach excited by Füllkrug's return: 'He's keen'

Werder Bremen coach Daniel Thioune is brimming with excitement following the return of striker Niclas Füllkrug. Thioune was visibly impressed by Füllkrug's introductory press conference, remarking on the player's palpable enthusiasm and confidence.

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I watched it last night and saw: The boy is keen, he has energy. Self-confidence without end. You could bottle that and sell it.

"I watched it last night and saw: The boy is keen, he has energy. Self-confidence without end. You could bottle that and sell it," Thioune said. He believes Füllkrug possesses the drive to lift the team out of a prolonged period of lethargy. "We have found someone who wants to pull us out of our supposed lethargy, in which we have been moving for months."

Füllkrug himself made a strong declaration of loyalty upon his return. "I consciously decided on the right thing. I believe that for me, football-wise and humanly, there is no better environment," the 33-year-old forward stated. "It feels good to be home again." Füllkrug joins Werder Bremen on a one-year loan from West Ham United.

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We have found someone who wants to pull us out of our supposed lethargy, in which we have been moving for months.

Despite the positive reinforcement from Füllkrug's arrival, Werder Bremen faces significant challenges for their upcoming DFB-Pokal first-round match against Lüneburger SK Hansa. Coach Thioune confirmed that eight players will be unavailable for the game. This includes Eren Dinkci, who, like Füllkrug, is back on loan, and first-choice goalkeeper Karl Hein, both sidelined with muscular problems. Alexander Schlager is expected to start in goal.

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I consciously decided on the right thing. I believe that for me, football-wise and humanly, there is no better environment. It feels good to be home again.