Leonardo Bittencourt
SVWGermany
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Dec 19, 1993
32
5'7"
139 lb
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On bench for last game
Bittencourt (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's season finale against Dortmund.
Analysis: Bittencourt returned to the matchday squad for the season finale after manager Daniel Thioune confirmed he would rejoin the group, with the club making it a priority to give the veteran a dignified send-off in a home game against Dortmund, where he also took his first steps. The midfielder has made just five starts in 16 appearances this season, and after the thigh injury, the club opted to ease him back with a bench role rather than throwing him straight into the starting lineup. The coach made clear it was important that Bittencourt not leave through the back door, and his presence in the squad ensures a fitting farewell.
Possibility for return
Bittencourt (thigh) is likely to return in Saturday's match against Dortmund, according to manager Daniel Thioune. "Leo will return to the squad tomorrow. The squad constellation exists here. Without team training, we have to see how much is enough for him. But it will be a worthy setting for him, in a home game against BVB, where he also took his first steps. Tomorrow, the focus is on saying goodbye to him in a dignified setting. It was important to us that we take him with us on the trip at the end of the season and that he would not leave us through the back door."
Analysis: Bittencourt was possibly eyeing an end to his career with Bremen from the sidelines, but should now return for the season finale, as the club wants to give him a good send-off. That said, his exact role is likely to be up in the air, as after an injury, they will be cautious. He hopes his final cap with the team is from the starting XI, although with only five starts in 16 appearances this season, that is unlikely, probable to get time from the bench later in the contest.
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