Marcel Hirscher: Cruciate ligament rupture puts comeback in danger!

Marcel Hirscher: Cruciate ligament rupture puts comeback in danger!

Reiteralm, Österreich - A terrible setback for skiing: Marcel Hirscher, the former superstar and eight -time overall World Cup winner, has torn the cruciate ligament in the left knee during training on the Reiteralm. At a painful moment that caused him to scream a heartbreaking, the 35-year-old lost his balance. The terrifying diagnosis: cruciate ligament rupture, such as Today. He was successfully operated on on Monday evening in Graz; However, there were also damage to the outer capsule apparatus. Hirscher left no doubt that this injury could mean the early end of his comeback season and expressed: "Cruciate ligament away, project over".

The difficult news came just a short time after Hirscher's official comeback in the World Cup, after an almost two -year break. In October he had made a return attempt at the start of the season in Sölden with a 23rd place and thus first points. But the joy lasted briefly. In an emotional message, Hirscher said that for the first time he had to have the painful experience of a cruciate ligament tear, "where so many have already had to go through". He remembered the last eight months and the intensive, fun journey that he had experienced as part of his return, as well as laola1

now takes care of recovery

In the coming weeks, recovery will be a top priority for Hirscher. While he deals with thoughts about a possible career end, it remains open whether and when he will return to the ski again. "Maybe I'm finally finished with my trip," he said, worried about what the whole ski world is keeping. Especially in view of the highlights that are waiting for the men next season, it remains to be seen whether the big champion, who always stood for outstanding performances, can and wants to return to the slopes.