Captain Reichert is out until the end of the season – Ulm continues to fight!

Captain Reichert is out until the end of the season – Ulm continues to fight!

SSV Ulm 1846 has to make do without its captain this season. Johannes Reichert is expected to be out until the end of the current season after he was seriously injured on the first matchday against SV Wehen Wiesbaden (1:3). During this game he suffered a torn cruciate ligament and meniscus as well as cartilage damage in his right knee. His club has since confirmed that he underwent successful surgery on Monday, August 13, 2025. How Transfer market Reportedly, Reichert was optimistic after the operation and thanked his team and fans for their support.

Reichert, who has played for the SSV Ulm first team since 2010 - apart from two years in the U23 team at 1. FC Kaiserslautern - has already played 433 games for the club in his career. Only one player has more appearances for Ulm. His current contract runs until 2027, making him an important figure at the club. The injury and the associated downtime represent a bitter setback for the team, which was dependent on his tireless commitment and leadership qualities.

Operation and effects

The procedure itself revealed that, in addition to the cruciate ligament, the meniscus and cartilage were also damaged, which could make rehabilitation more complicated. SWR quotes Reichert as saying that he was happy about the positive outcome of the operation and would now concentrate on supporting the team from outside. The rehabilitation measures are already being planned in consultation with the medical department - although the return to the field for the 2025/26 season is now considered extremely uncertain.

Such an injury is not uncommon in football, as it often occurs when suddenly changing direction or braking with a fixed foot, as shown on dfb-akademie.de can be read. The study of injury mechanisms shows that multiple risk factors often play a role, including both individual and external influences. This complexity makes it difficult for athletes and medical teams to prevent such injuries in advance.

The way into the future

For SSV Ulm it will now be a matter of surviving the remaining time of the season without their captain. The challenge will be great for the coach and team to fill the gap left by Reichert. But Reichert himself emphasized that the club is not giving up and that the team dynamic remains strong. The support and motivation within the team will now be needed more than ever in order to achieve the goals in the league.

The captain remains hopeful that he will return from this phase strengthened and that he will be able to support SSV Ulm again one day - both on and off the pitch.