Caspar Jander targets Wrexham return following hamstring injury recovery setback

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Caspar Jander targets Wrexham return following hamstring injury recovery setback
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Southampton manager Tonda Eckert confirmed that Caspar Jander will remain sidelined for the upcoming match against Bristol City. The 23-year-old midfielder has not featured for the club this season after sustaining a hamstring injury during a pre-season friendly against Eastleigh. Although Jander is progressing in his rehabilitation, Eckert noted that the player experienced a minor setback that delayed his return to the pitch. The medical staff has opted to push his recovery timeline back slightly to ensure he is fully fit. Jander is now targeting a potential return to action during the fixture against Wrexham next Saturday. Eckert stated that the coaching staff remains focused on managing his reintegration into the squad safely.

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  • Caspar Jander remains unavailable for the upcoming match against Bristol City.
  • The 23-year-old has missed all matches this season due to a hamstring injury.
  • A minor recovery setback recently delayed Jander's return to the squad.
  • Southampton targets the Wrexham match next Saturday for Jander's return.
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  • 3:35 PMYahoo SportsEckert provides latest update on injured Southampton star
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Southampton boss Tonda Eckert says Caspar Jander is targeting a return against Wrexham next Saturday after suffering a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury.The 23-year-old has not played th...

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