Shock for ski star Hirscher: Cruciate ligament tear ends comeback dreams!

Shock for ski star Hirscher: Cruciate ligament tear ends comeback dreams!

A heavy setback for Austria's ski stars! Marcel Hirscher, the eight -time overall World Cup winner, torn the cruciate ligament in the left knee on Monday in training at Reiteralm and now has to expect serious consequences. Successful surgery took place in Graz on Monday evening, but the injury leads to far -reaching consequences. As the Skimarke van deer-Red Bull announced, Hirscher not only violated the cruciate ligament, but also the outer capsule apparatus without a fall. "Cruciate ligament away, project over!" Said Hirscher in his emotional message after the operation.

Hirscher reflected in the explanation over his last months: "These eight months were intense and had a lot of fun for me." Nevertheless, the situation is now serious, because participation in the World Cup in Saalbach-Hinterglemm is at risk. The question that many fans now ask themselves is that after the end of his career. "Unfortunately, as is the case with skiing: Part of the Game. Maybe I'm finally finished with my trip," said Hirscher in his message. After a comeback this season that started with a point win at the start in Sölden, this could mark the final chapter of his sports career.

the future uncertain

The next steps are now all about recovery. While Hirscher planned his return to the ski circus, the uncertain question remains whether the injury drama has a final resignation. Many remember its magnificent successes and now worries are worried about the further development of his sporting career. "Maybe I'm finally finished with my trip," said the 35-year-old, which only reinforced the brooding for his end of his career.