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

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

Marcel Hirscher, the Austrian ski star, is facing a difficult time after tearing his cruciate ligament during training. In an emotional telephone conversation with his close friend Felix Neureuther, Hirscher expressed his deep regret that he would not be able to show ski fans what he was made of this season. Neureuther reported to Today, that Hirscher was “understandably completely dejected” and the reality of not being able to compete was particularly difficult for him. The 40-year-old Neureuther suspects that Hirscher was brilliantly driven by his ambition and the disappointments in recent races, which may have led to this injury.

Neureuther, who has experienced the sporting ups and downs himself, knows exactly what challenges Hirscher now faces. “It is clear that rehab after a torn cruciate ligament is a tough affair at his age,” explained Neureuther. Hirscher's worrying situation was also discussed by him in his blog, where he wished Hirscher a speedy recovery and described the setback as "extremely bitter". Hirscher, who had only recently returned from a broken ankle, had to end the season after the first race after a furious start in Levi, which is also a shame for the sports world Small newspaper.

The injured ski star knows the coming months of recovery could be challenging and desperate, but he remains optimistic. He misses his old rival and friend both athletically and personally this season. “We will all miss him very much, especially me,” emphasized Hirscher. The fact that he cannot return to the slopes will raise numerous questions for the three-time world champion, especially in relation to his sporting future and career.