Mitchell Weiser set for more attacking role under new Werder coach Horst Steffen

New Werder boss Horst Steffen plans to deploy Mitchell Weiser higher up the pitch.

Over the past few seasons, Mitchell Weiser has been a key player for Werder Bremen, operating as a right wing-back in front of a back-three system.

However, with Horst Steffen having replaced Ole Werner as head coach, a shift to a back four is now on the cards – and this could significantly change Weiser’s role. 

“Mitch told me he can also play as a right-back,” Steffen explained. 

“That could happen from time to time during the season, but fundamentally I see him further up the pitch because he’s more dangerous in front of goal there.”

With Weiser set to feature more as a winger rather than in defence, Werder are now in the market for a new right-back.

Felix Agu remains the only real alternative for the position at the moment, but his future with the club is uncertain.