Werder Bremen's Thioune fumes after 0‑7 test loss as Agu’s comeback ends injured

Werder Bremen endured a crushing 0‑7 loss in a Test match against Dutch Erstligisten FC Twente Enschede, while defender Felix Agu’s long‑awaited comeback lasted barely 40 minutes before he was forced off injured. The contrasting fortunes highlighted coach Daniel Thioune’s fury and the squad’s fragile morale ahead of their next Bundesliga clash.

The friendly took place on 2 October 2026, with Werder Bremen travelling to Enschede. Within fifteen minutes the visitors trailed 0‑3, and by half‑time the hosts led 6‑0, ultimately delivering a 0‑7 drubbing. The match, billed as a test for the squad, exposed defensive frailties that Thioune deemed unacceptable.

Coach Daniel Thioune, 52, cancelled the scheduled free Saturday before the return flight and publicly condemned the performance. He told, “Ich musste mich kurz sortieren, bevor ich noch eine komplette Kabine auseinanderschraube”. He added, “I have no understanding and no acceptance for the display; this was nothing in any area.”

Early season form and Twente context

Werder had amassed seven points from four Bundesliga fixtures, a surprisingly positive start. Despite six national team players missing and five professionals injured, FC Twente still fielded regulars such as Arthur, Amos Pieper, Youri Regeer and Niclas Füllkrug.

Licensing director Peter Niemeyer labelled the display a “non‑performance”, recalling his eight‑year spell as a youth and senior player for the Dutch side. He expressed disappointment given the club’s history with the opponent.

Agu’s comeback ends in injury

Long‑injured defender Felix Agu returned for roughly 40 minutes before a muscular problem forced his exit. Thioune told, “I received a signal shortly before half‑time that he could no longer continue; it looked bad and appears to be another muscular issue.” Agu’s market value is listed at €3.50 million.

Werder’s next Bundesliga encounter is a Friday clash with league leaders Borussia Dortmund. Thioune expects a reaction, noting that recent praise will be met with “a lot of beating” and that the team must avoid repeating the Twente picture in Dortmund.

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