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Jakub Moder suffers ACL rupture

Poland international suffered the injury during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Norwich.

By Paul Camillin • 03 April 2022

By Paul Hazlewood
The midfielder has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Jakub Moder has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament which will rule him out for a significant period of time. 

The Poland international suffered the injury during yesterday’s draw against Norwich City at the Amex, and further diagnosis today has revealed the rupture. 

Head coach Graham Potter said, “This is a devastating blow for Jakub. He’s made such good progress for us this season; and had just played an integral part in helping Poland qualify for the World Cup with victory over Sweden.

“Everyone will want to know how long he will be sidelined, it’s too early to speculate other than to say he faces a significant period of rehabilitation. Naturally he will have all the support from the club during his recovery.”

By Paul Hazlewood
Jakub Moder was withdrawn five minutes after coming on as a substitute against the Canaries.

The 22-year-old midfielder signed for Albion from Lech Poznan on a five-year contract in October 2020.

The highly-rated Poland international came through the youth ranks at Poznan, before making his first team debut in April 2018. 

Jakub made his debut for his country in September 2020; he signed for Albion a month later and was immediately loaned back to Poznan, with the club's place in the Europa League seen as a good way of Moder continuing his development.

He was recalled from his loan in Poland in December 2020; he made his Premier League debut as a late substitute at West Brom in February 2021 and made his first league start for Albion the following month in a 3-0 victory against Newcastle United.

He’s played 45 times for Albion, scoring twice and providing four assists.