Bremen sweat over fitness of Hein and Itten as trip to Dortmund looms

Werder Bremen faces injury concerns over Karl Hein and Cedric Itten ahead of their upcoming Bundesliga fixture against Borussia Dortmund on Friday, October 9. Both players picked up injuries while away on international duty, leaving their availability uncertain for manager Daniel Thioune.

Goalkeeper Hein missed Estonia's 1-0 Nations League victory against Luxembourg due to muscular issues, while striker Itten sat out Switzerland's 2-1 win over Slovenia after suffering a foot injury. Bremen is also monitoring Felix Agu, who limped off during a friendly against FC Twente.