Werder Bremen appoint Markus Pilawa as squad planner after fan protests

Werder Bremen have appointed Markus Pilawa as the club's squad planner. Pilawa previously held the position of chief scout at Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Munich. The appointment follows a period of intense debate over the club's roster planning. The squad planner role is intended to oversee the composition of the playing roster and coordinate future transfer strategies. Werder hopes the new appointment will bring greater stability to its squad management. Last season, Werder Bremen's squad planning sparked many discussions among supporters. On the final Bundesliga matchday, fans displayed placards demanding consequences for the perceived shortcomings. The club cited the fan unrest as a key factor in seeking an experienced professional to reshape its planning approach. Bringing in Pilawa signals a response to the supporters' concerns. Pilawa's background includes serving as chief scout for both Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Munich, where he managed scouting networks and talent identification. His experience is expected to benefit Werder Bremen's future roster decisions. Looking ahead, Werder Bremen expect Pilawa to strengthen squad planning ahead of the upcoming season. The club aims to translate his expertise into more coherent transfer and roster strategies.