Overview

• Werder announced that Stage’s midfoot stress reaction was confirmed by team doctor Philip Heitmann after he left the Verden test match at 15 minutes.
• He will miss several weeks of preparation in Bremen and will not attend the Zillertal training camp as he focuses on recovery.
• His availability for Werder’s Bundesliga opener on August 23 in Frankfurt remains unresolved pending his rehabilitation progress.
• Last season Stage tallied ten goals and five assists in 31 appearances, making him Werder’s leading scorer and a key midfield presence.
• Coach Horst Steffen has expressed confidence in Stage’s recovery, emphasizing rest and treatment to restore full fitness.