Victor Boniface returns to Bremen squad after injury setback
Victor Boniface has rejoined the Werder Bremen matchday squad after recovering from knee surgery. The Nigerian striker was named on the bench in Bremen’s 1–1 draw against Stuttgart but did not play. He has not featured in a competitive match for Bremen since his brief appearance in a 3–2 loss to Hamburg on December 7, 2025. Bremen are fighting to secure their Bundesliga status, with Boniface potentially set to play in the remaining matches.
Match highlights
- Victor Boniface was included in the Werder Bremen squad for their draw against Stuttgart after recovering from knee surgery.
- He last played for Bremen as a substitute in a 3–2 defeat to Hamburg on December 7, 2025.
- The striker had returned to his parent club, Bayer Leverkusen, for rehabilitation before coming back to Bremen in late March.
- Bremen are 12th in the Bundesliga and need at least three points from their final three matches to guarantee safety.
- Simon Rolfes, Leverkusen’s sporting director, said the loan move was intended to help Boniface regain fitness after previous injury problems.
