Schalke 04’s jinxed Maximilian Wöber suffers another injury setback
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13-second readFC Schalke 04's Maximilian Wöber is expected to miss the remainder of 2026 due to a thigh injury sustained during training. The 28-year-old defender had recently shown promise, featuring in all six of Schalke's Bundesliga fixtures and scoring a decisive goal in their 3-1 victory over Union Berlin.
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FC Schalke 04's Maximilian Wöber is expected to miss the remainder of 2026 due to a thigh injury sustained during training. The 28-year-old defender had recently shown promise, featuring in all six of Schalke's Bundesliga fixtures and scoring a decisive goal in their 3-1 victory over Union Berlin. Head coach Miron Muslic stated that Wöber likely won't return this calendar year. Wöber's injury history has been a concern, with multiple lengthy absences in his recent career.
Wöber's latest setback continues a pattern of injury problems that have plagued his career since joining Leeds United. He had previously suffered thigh injuries during his loan spell at Werder Bremen, limiting him to just three competitive appearances in the 2025/26 season. Wöber had expressed optimism about reviving his career at Schalke, feeling 'very good' and having '100 percent confidence in his body' before the latest injury.
Schalke is facing challenges beyond Wöber's absence, with captain Kenan Karaman, midfielder Ron Schallenberg, and Dejan Ljubicic also unavailable due to various injuries. The team has struggled in the Bundesliga, collecting just five points from six fixtures and failing to score in four matches. Schalke's next match is against 1. FC Köln on Saturday, with Junior Adamu potentially replacing Karaman in the lineup.
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FC Schalke 04 have suffered a significant injury setback, with Austrian international Maximilian Wöber expected to miss the remainder of the calendar year. The 28-year-old defender sustained a thigh injury during Tuesday’s training session, adding another lengthy absence to a career repeatedly disrupted by fitness issues. Schalke initially confirmed the injury on Thursday morning without specifying an anticipated recovery period. Speaking at his pre-match press conference later in the day, head coach Miron Muslic offered a considerably more pessimistic assessment. The news represents another bitter setback for Wöber, who had only recently spoken enthusiastically about putting his injury problems behind him. The former Leeds United defender joined newly promoted Schalke on a free transfer during the summer, hoping to rebuild his Bundesliga career following two difficult seasons.
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