THE Werkself

Coaches/staff

Coaches

Ismael Camenforte Lopez

Assistant coach analysis

Simon Lackmann

First-team analyst

Dr. Malte Krüger

Head of sports science and fitness

Staff

Hans-Peter Lehnhoff

Team liaison manager

Dr. Karl-Heinrich Dittmar

Head team doctor

Dr. Philipp Ehrenstein

Team doctor

Dr. Stefan Porten

Team doctor

Sven Elsinger

Head physiotherapist

Florian Kroder

Physiotherapist

Ill-Han Yu

Physiotherapist

Jonas Schmitt

Physiotherapist

David Jann

Physiotherapist

Martin Kowatzki

Support staff

Christian Beckers

Support staff

Markus Irmer

Support staff

News

Europa League - 29.11.2023

Alonso ahead of #BKHB04: ‘Play to win’ in snow and minus temperatures

The Werkself are looking to seal winning the group against Häcken on matchday five in the UEFA Europa League. Ahead of the game against the Swedish Cup winners on Thursday 30 November (kick-off: 21.00 CET), head coach Xabi Alonso talked about clear aims as well as the busy fixture list up to the winter break – and he recalled a special trip to Gothenburg, tomorrow's venue, as a teenager. Nathan Tella also fielded questions from the journalists on Wednesday night where he spoke about the importance of the Europa League to the club and himself.

Europa League - 28.11.2023

Our next opponents: Third-place finish in Swedish top-flight

BK Häcken have yet to gain a point in Group H. The club from Gothenburg entertain the Werkself on Thursday 30 November (kick-off: 21.00 CET). Häcken will be looking to improve their record in the last European home game of the year against the group leaders.

Bundesliga - 26.11.2023

Werkself review #SVWB04: ' Clear game plan' with 'mature performance'

The Werkself beat Werder Bremen 3-0 on Bundesliga matchday 12 and again succeeded in holding on to top spot in the table as well as setting a new Bundesliga and club record. The facts, stats and reaction to the away win in Bremen is here in the Werkself review.

Bundesliga - 25.11.2023

3-0 victory for the Werkself in Bremen at start of run-in

The first of eight games across all competitions before the winter break has been won: The Werkself beat Werder Bremen 3-0 away on Bundesliga matchday 12. The goals scored were an own goal (9') and one each from Jeremie Frimpong (42') and Alejandro Grimaldo (76'). The away win ensures Bayer 04 stay top of the table.

Bundesliga - 25.11.2023

Matchday news ahead of #SVWB04: Werkself face tough task in Bremen

The final international break of 2023 is over and now Bayer 04 start a busy run of fixtures up to the winter break. The first of eight games across all competitions before Christmas is today’s away fixture at Werder Bremen (kick-off: 15.30 CET). The latest updates on the game at the Weserstadion.

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Videos

Werkself-TV - 24.11.2023

Alonso ahead of #SVWB04: Bremen away game start of 'next stage'

The year-end spurt begins: Following the international break, the Werkself are away to Werder Bremen on Saturday 25 November (kick-off: 15.30 CET). The match at the Weserstadion is the first of eight fixtures before Christmas. Head coach Xabi Alonso talked about players coming back from international duty, the opponents from Bremen and the way forward looking at the forthcoming fixtures.

Werkself-TV - 10.11.2023

Alonso ahead of #B04FCU: ‘Recover as well as we can to play with renewed energy'

Just a few hours after the 1-0 away win at Qarabag in the Europa League the focus moves forward: The Werkself play Union Berlin at the BayArena on Bundesliga matchday 11 on Sunday 12 November (kick-off: 1530 CET). Ahead of the game, head coach Xabi Alonso talked about the different situations on the pitch for both clubs and what it takes to be able to win the last match before the international break.

Werkself through to knockout rounds | Group stage UEL

Werkself-TV - 09.11.2023

TV-Highlights of 1-0 win against Qarabag Agdam

Werkself TV brings you the highlights of Bayer 04's 1-0 victory over Qarabag in the fourth group match in the 2023/24 UEFA Europa League campaign...

Die PK vor #QARB04 mit Kovar und Alonso | Gruppenphase UEL

Werkself-TV - 08.11.2023

Alonso ahead of #QARB04: Cement top spot on the Caspian Sea

The longest journey in the Europa League group stage in 2023/24 takes the Werkself to the Caspian Sea. There they will face the Azerbaijani champions Qarabag on Thursday 9 November (kick-off: 18.45 CET/live on RTL+). Ahead of the match at the Tofiq Bahramov Stadium in Baku, head coach Xabi Alonso and goalkeeper Matej Kovar fielded questions from the media. Subjects covered included the situation in the group, the loss of Edmond Tapsoba and the cooperation between the goalkeepers.

Werkself-TV - 03.11.2023

Alonso ahead of #TSGB04: Complete the next stage of the marathon

Mission holding on to top spot: The Werkself are away to TSG Hoffenheim on Bundesliga matchday 10 in the 2023/24 season. The clash between the league leaders from Leverkusen and the team in sixth place kicks off at 15.30 CET on Saturday 4 November at the PreZero Arena in Sinsheim. Ahead of the game, Xabi Alonso talked about TSG and his Hoffenheim fellow coaches as well as Edmond Tapsoba who was substituted during the week.