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Mio Backhaus Shaves Hair, Thanks Karl Hein for Competition

Werder Bremen goalkeeper Mio Backhaus has shaved off his artificial blonde hair ahead of the Bundesliga season, crediting Arsenal loanee Karl Hein for boosting his performance.

Backhaus, who took over as the club's No. 1 this season, debuted his natural dark hair before the match against Bayern Munich. He described the cut as a "fighting hairstyle" and expressed confidence that the change will help the team secure points in their relegation dogfight.

The 21-year-old also reflected on the intense competition from Karl Hein, noting that the Arsenal loanee's strong performances created pressure that motivated him to return stronger.