Hirscher hopes for Neureuther's quick recovery after a bitter setback

Hirscher hopes for Neureuther's quick recovery after a bitter setback

Graz, Österreich - Marcel Hirscher, the Austrian ski star, is standing a difficult time ago after he has suffered a cruciate ligament tear in training. In an emotional telephone conversation with his close friend Felix Neureuther, Hirscher said his deep regret that this season he cannot show the ski fans what he was in. Neureuther reported today that Hirscher was "understandably completely depressed" and the reality that he cannot take part in competitions is particularly difficult for him. The 40-year-old Neureuther suspects that Hirscher was driven excellently by his ambition and disappointments in the last races, which may have led to this injury.

Neureuther, who has experienced the sporting heights and depths himself, knows exactly what challenges Hirscher are now imminent. "It is clear that the rehab is a tough affair after a cruciate ligament tear at its age," said Neureuther. The worrying situation of Hirscher was also discussed by him in his blog, where he wished Hirscher a quick recovery and described the setback as "extremely bitter". Hirscher, who had recently returned after an ankle break, had to end the season after the first race after a furious start in Levi, which is also a shame for the sports world, so small newspaper .

The injured ski star knows that the coming months of recovery could be challenging and desperate, but it remains optimistic. He misses his old rivals and friend both in terms of sport and human this season. "He will be very absent, especially me," emphasized Hirscher. The fact that he cannot return to the slopes will raise numerous questions for the triple world champion, especially with regard to his sporting future and career.