Werder Bremen’s defensive options have received a timely boost with the return of Felix Agu to first-team training after a four-week absence. The versatile full-back had been unavailable for selection due to a persistent adductor issue, marking another chapter in what has been a physically demanding campaign for the Nigerian international.
This latest recovery follows a significant period of misfortune for the 26-year-old, who was notably absent from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after requiring surgical intervention in October. However, signs of progress emerged on Thursday as German media outlet Deichstube reported his full participation in the team’s tactical session. Under the guidance of manager Daniel Thioune, Agu has managed nine league outings this season and remains a key component of the “Greens” defensive structure when fit.
Pending any late setbacks in his conditioning, Agu is projected to be included in the traveling contingent for this weekend’s Bundesliga encounter against Mainz. His availability provides Thioune with much-needed depth as the club looks to stabilize its form in the latter stages of the season. Given his recent history, the medical staff will likely monitor his workload closely, but his presence on the training pitch signals he is ready to contribute once more to the first-team cause.
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