Marcel Hirscher: Comeback end after the cruciate ligament rupture!

Marcel Hirscher: Comeback end after the cruciate ligament rupture!

Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Österreich - Marcel Hirscher, the eight -time overall World Cup winner, had to accept a bitter setback on December 3, 2024. The 35-year-old was seriously injured during training on the Reiteralm and suffered a cruciate ligament tear in the left knee. His ski brand van deer-Red Bull confirmed the injury on Tuesday morning. Hirscher himself commented on the situation with a clear: "Cruciate ligament away, project over!" After a successful operation, it is clear that the Salzburg will miss the World Cup in Saalbach-Hinterglemm. This is not only a personal tragedy for Hirscher, but also a significant loss for the alpine ski scene that was excited about his return.

The comeback attempt

Although the current injury throws back Marcel Hirscher, he remains confident and already has plans for the future. According to a report on FIS-SKI.com, he plans to celebrate a comeback in the coming season-in the robe of his home country, the Netherlands. Hirscher, who ended his career as a top Austrian athlete in 2019, has continuously trained in recent years. His goal is to return to the top of the sport and to be there at the World Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm in 2025. Driven by passion and determination, he wants to get his place back among the best.

The return of the ski star, of which many sports fans felt pity, is trembled. Hirscher has shaped skiing like no other and is already missing by the public and former colleagues. The hope of recovery and a comeback remains alive despite the current challenges.