German contenders 1. FC Nürnberg expect to begin their UEFA Cup group-stage campaign without the services of defender Lars Jacobsen.
Absent for Everton
Danish international Jacobsen has effectively been ruled out of the Group A home game against Everton FC on 8 November after learning that he requires a groin operation. Although the timing of the surgery and the subsequent recuperation period remain unknown, the 28-year-old will likely miss the English Premier League side's visit to the Frankenstadion on Matchday 2.
Wolf fear
Another Nürnberg defender, Andreas Wolf, is struggling with a thigh injury but should be fit to face Everton. However, the 25-year-old will be unable to add to his eight Bundesliga appearances this season in Saturday's home match against Eintracht Frankfurt. Jacobsen, a summer signing from FC København, has made less of an impact for the German Cup holders this term, having registered a solitary substitute appearance in the league. Nürnberg, who sit second from bottom in the table, will also take on FC Zenit St. Petersburg, AZ Alkmaar and Larissa FC in UEFA Cup Group A.
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