Shock for HSV women: match-winner sidelined with cruciate ligament injury | OneFootball

Despite a successful start to the season, the HSV women have to cope with a real blow. Laura Sieger will be out for a long time.

Major setback for Hamburger SV: Goalkeeper Laura Sieger suffered a torn ACL in her left knee during the Bundesliga match against SGS Essen. The club officially announced this on Monday evening. The 25-year-old will be missing from the Red Shorts for several months.

The injury occurred in the first half hour of last Saturday’s goalless match. Sieger had to be substituted, and the bitter diagnosis followed after thorough examinations. Particularly tragic: this is already the third ACL tear of the keeper’s career.

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HSV officials sympathize with Sieger

“Unfortunately, our fears that Laura would be out for a longer period have been confirmed. Such a serious injury is a shock for everyone involved and, above all, of course, very sad for Laura,” explained Saskia Breuer, head of HSV Women. The club will closely support the goalkeeper over the coming months and do everything possible to help her on her way back.

Goalkeeper coach Sascha Kirschstein also expressed his sympathy: “I feel extremely sorry for Laura; this news has really affected everyone in the team.” At the same time, he tried to look ahead: “I am convinced that with Inga and Larissa, we have two keepers who can compensate for Laura’s absence.”

Now, the team must face the upcoming challenges without their experienced goalkeeper. On the bright side: the Hanseatic team has undoubtedly made a successful debut in the Bundesliga. After the sensational 3:3 draw against runners-up VfL Wolfsburg on the first matchday and the hard-fought 0:0 in Essen, coach Liése Brancão’s team remains unbeaten.

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