Inside Werder’s approach to keeping Füllkrug fit and firing
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10-second readWerder Bremen sporting director Clemens Fritz reported that Niclas Füllkrug has adopted a cautious training approach, according to Bulinews. Füllkrug eases off during training to manage his workload and receives regular treatment from Werder's medical department.
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Werder Bremen sporting director Clemens Fritz reported that Niclas Füllkrug has adopted a cautious training approach, according to Bulinews. Füllkrug eases off during training to manage his workload and receives regular treatment from Werder's medical department.
Füllkrug has stayed injury-free since returning to Germany on loan to Werder Bremen, scoring seven goals in seven appearances, Bulinews reported. He is set to continue his form this weekend against Mainz.
Fritz praised Füllkrug's commitment, citing his habit of staying on the pitch after training to work on his finishing, as reported by Bulinews. Füllkrug leads by example with a mindset of wanting more.
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- West Ham United, Werder Bremen
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Since leaving Borussia Dortmund for West Ham United in 2024, Niclas Füllkrug has struggled with recurring muscular injuries. However, after returning to Germany on loan to Werder Bremen in the summer, the 33-year-old has managed to stay injury-free – helping him hit a purple patch of seven goals in seven appearances. As Werder Bremen sporting director Clemens Fritz explains, Füllkrug has adopted a cautious approach to training, which has paid off so far. “Niclas has become more experienced. According to the German outlet, Füllkrug is allowed to ease off during training to manage his workload and minimise the risk of injury. The 33-year-old also pays close attention to every detail of his preparation and recovery, receiving regular treatment from Werder’s medical department.
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