Bitter news for Greuther Fürth: Bansé injured his knee again!

Bitter news for Greuther Fürth: Bansé injured his knee again!

SPVGG Greuther Fürth's current injury woes are causing worried faces among the club's management and fans. Sacha Bansé is out again after returning to the starting line-up against Magdeburg: the player needs knee surgery and will be out for several months. “It’s an enormous challenge for us,” said sports director Stephan Fürstner. However, he is optimistic that the team strength will compensate for these setbacks. In addition, Nils Körber and Timo Schlieck will not be available in the coming weeks. Körber sustained a ligament injury in his shoulder during a friendly against FC Augsburg, while Schlieck is in rehab training following a muscle injury.

The injuries suffered by the Fürth professionals are not isolated cases. Football is considered a contact sport with a high rate of injuries, particularly affecting the lower extremities. According to an analysis by the Society for Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery, the knee and ankle are the most common areas of injury in football. This type of injury can be caused by chronic overuse or by direct collisions between players. Especially in competitive games, 50% of contact injuries occur, which are often more serious than the more common, but less risky, non-contact injuries in training, as the [Ärzteblatt.de/archiv/ reisen-beim-fussball-1ed11649-2959-48d6-a854-babe17a7d04f] describes.

Injuries in football – a constant companion

Professors in sports medicine emphasize that football is an injury-prone sport, especially at the professional level. High running speeds and aggressive gameplay are factors that make you prone to injuries. The most common injuries are sprains and sprains, which can occur during games as well as during training. Experts point out that muscle injuries are usually treated conservatively, while ligament injuries can often result in extended downtime.

The chances of getting injured during a game are 4-6 times higher than during training. In this context, it is interesting to know that indoor football carries a risk of injury that is over six times greater than that of outdoor games. For SPVGG Greuther Fürth, this means that they are prepared with Pelle Boevink and Sebastian Jung as goalkeepers ready for action in the event that other players are injured.

Prevention and rehabilitation

Preventative measures are essential, especially given the injury rate, which is highest in the US professional league with up to 35.5 injuries per 1,000 playing hours. A targeted warm-up, adequate rehabilitation and proprioceptive training can help prevent injuries. In this context, a study shows that targeted prevention programs can significantly reduce the injury rate, which could be of great importance for the up-and-coming team from Fürth.

The coming months will show whether SPVGG Greuther Fürth can overcome the challenges and how their players' injuries develop. While Bansé, Körber and Schlieck work on their return, it remains to be hoped that the team can continue to show unified performances and not be discouraged by the setbacks.