Raphael Wolf suffers torn ligament

Raphael Wolf suffered a torn knee ligament at training on Tuesday.
First Team
Tuesday, 05.03.2013 / 09:35

It was the second training collision within three days - and the second knee injury. Raphael Wolf has had nothing but bad luck. After Joseph Akpala turned his knee in a challenge with Wolf on Sunday, the keeper was injured...

It was the second training collision within three days - and the second knee injury. Raphael Wolf has had nothing but bad luck. After Joseph Akpala turned his knee in a challenge with Wolf on Sunday, the keeper was injured himself Tuesday morning.

The 24-year-old collided with fellow keeper Richard Strebinger in the morning session and tore a ligament in his left knee. The keeper will visit a specialist from Dr. Heinz-Jürgen Eichhorn's team in Regensburg on Monday to prepare for the necessary operation.

The entire team gathered together around Raphael Wolf after the collision.

The keeper was composed after the injury. "It can't be changed any more. I have to deal with it just like other players have survived this kind of situation. I am certain that I will have the best possible supervision. I have had some very good experience of late with the support from our team doctor Götz Dimanski. I have a lot of faith," said Wolf.

Clemens Fritz meanwhile had fully overcome his stubborn flu and was back on the pitch. The captain was finally at "full strength" for the first time since getting sick. "Health-wise, I am doing very good again. Sports-wise, now we have to push things a bit so that I am also satisfied," said the 32-year-old.

Your web browser ist outdated.
The web browser you are using is no longer supported.
Please download one of these free and up to date browsers.
Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge
Chrome Firefox Edge
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
MS Edge
Why should I use an up to date web browser?
Security
Newer web browsers provide better protection against malware, data theft and other threats to your privacy and security. Up to date browsers continuously close security holes that allow attackers to enter your computer.
New Technologies
The technologies used on modern websites are better supported by newer web browsers. This both increases functionality and improves the website layout. By benefiting from new functions and extensions you will be able to surf the web faster and easier.