Jens Stage continues to deliver for Werder Bremen
Jens Stage continues to deliver for Werder Bremen If you heard the news of a Werder Bremen goal this weekend, and you were asked who you thought scored it, there’d really only be one name on your mind. That name would be Jens Stage, and you would be absolutely correct. On the road to VfB Stuttgart, the midfielder gave his side the lead in the first half with a well-worked goal, playing a one-two with his wingback before hitting a first-time strike into the bottom corner.
While Bremen did concede later on, his moment of magic was enough to secure them an important point in the fight for survival. It was the second straight contest where Stage made a difference, as his brace in the Nordderby against led to a wonderful victory. Now they’re all but safe.
It was another highlight for the midfielder, who has become a real star at the Weserstadion. Goalscoring hero Even though Stage plays in the middle of the pitch, he’s turned into Werder’s main threat in the final third. His goal on Sunday was his 10th of the campaign.
That’s a landmark worth celebrating for most strikers, but that’s a remarkable number for a midfielder. He thrives on being the extra man in the box, coming in late when defenders have already picked up their markers. When he headed home versus Hamburg, he was practically left alone by himself.
It’s especially impressive considering Stage plays for a Bremen side that isn’t blessed with attacking talent. Simply put, he has double the amount of goals as the 2nd top-scorer at the club. Forward Justin Njinmah, who alternates between the wing and being the central striker, only has five to his name.
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