Werder Bremen midfielder Jens Stage ruled out until 2027 with thigh injury
Bundesliga side Werder Bremen have confirmed that midfielder Jens Stage will be out of action until 2027 due to a significant thigh injury. The Danish international sustained the problem in recent weeks and recovery is expected to take several months, ruling him out for the rest of the calendar year. Stage has been a key figure in Bremen's midfield, and his absence leaves a notable gap in the squad for upcoming fixtures. The club is yet to confirm whether they will seek cover in the January transfer window.
Read the full story at bundesliga.comJens Stage's prolonged absence is a meaningful blow to Werder Bremen's midfield balance. The Dane has been a consistent presence in the engine room, contributing both defensively and in build-up play, so head coach Horst Steffen's tactical options are reduced heading into a busy winter schedule. Bremen's depth in central midfield will now be tested, and the club faces a decision on whether to enter the market in January or rely on internal solutions.
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