Werder rests Füllkrug on bench against BVB in DFB-Pokal

Tactical rotation by Werder Bremen management directly affected match outcome: trailing 0–2 at the 59th minute, Füllkrug's two goals within 10 minutes of entry equalised the fixture at 2–2, shifting momentum in a DFB-Pokal knockout round. Füllkrug's workload management—entering after eight goals in seven consecutive Bundesliga matches—illustrates a measurable trade-off between short-term squad depth and longer-term player availability; the decision's success or failure will influence future rotation strategy for both Werder and other clubs managing high-scoring forwards over congested fixture schedules.