Marcel Hirscher: A injury shock on the comeback on the Reiteralm!

Marcel Hirscher: A injury shock on the comeback on the Reiteralm!

Reiteralm, Österreich - A dramatic incident overshadows the return of ski superstar Marcel Hirscher. The eight-time overall ski World Cup winner suffered a cruciate ligament tear in the left knee during a training on the Reiteralm on Monday. Despite a promising training with "cool swings", the 35-year-old slipped out at the crucial moment. "It was a classic inner ski error," said Hirscher, adding that he quickly got up. However, the injury is abruptly sets the comeback of the Salzburg skier, since he already had to undergo a successful operation in the Ragnitz private clinic, like the Kurier reported.

an unexpected turn

Hirscher, who has so far been spared major injuries, reflected on the incident and said: "It happened Deppert and I didn't even have a real fall. You immediately notice that something is wrong." Despite the bitter setback, it remains optimistic. "It was incredibly cool to be able to ski again for the past eight months. And I still find skiing!" He emphasized. Nevertheless, he feels bad in terms of his team because the season has ended abruptly for everyone. "As with many skiers, this is a shared fate," said Hirscher and recalled that unfortunately young athletes can suffer similar injuries.

The operation was based on plan, and Hirscher was grateful to the medical team, especially doctor Jürgen Mandl. He realizes that it is important to treat such injuries as professionally, especially at his age. "I will still do a lot of sport," he announced. Despite the disappointment, Hirscher looks confidently into the future and is ready for rehabilitation. His motto remains unshakable: "Shit Happens and continue!" Says the exceptional athlete, who hopes to look at his comeback.