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Goalkeeping bad luck for Ingolstadt: Ponath out of action with a broken metacarpal!
FC Ingolstadt will be without regular goalkeeper Markus Ponath, who has suffered a broken metacarpal.
Goalkeeping bad luck for Ingolstadt: Ponath out of action with a broken metacarpal!
Shock for FC Ingolstadt: regular goalkeeper Markus Ponath suffered a broken metacarpal hand during the game against SV Verl on Wednesday. During an unfortunate tackle, Verl's player Alessio Besio stepped on Ponath's hand, which resulted in the injury. The 24-year-old goalkeeper had to be substituted in stoppage time in the first half. The final score of the game was 2-2, but the concern for the keeper remains in focus.
The official confirmation from FC Ingolstadt raises alarm bells: Ponath has suffered a fracture of the metacarpal bone on his right hand and will have to undergo an operation in the coming days. The situation is frustrating for the club management around sports director Ivo Grlic, not only because of the injury itself, but also because of the team's precarious situation. FC Ingolstadt is currently in 17th relegation position with just eight points after nine games.
A significant loss
“We hope for a quick recovery,” said Grlic about the situation of Ponath, who was one of the few constants in the team this season with a kicker grade of 2.78. His absence will certainly have an impact on the team's performance, especially since the competition in the relegation battle doesn't leave an inch of space.
The goalkeeping business is tense. Kai Eisele will step in as a replacement, starting with the upcoming game against SSV Ulm 1846 on Saturday. Eisele will do everything in her power to close the gap left by Ponath.
Risk of injury in football
Injuries in football, one of the most injury-prone sports, are varied. Loud Sports medicine About 50% of injuries occur through contact during a game. These high running speeds and aggressive play contribute to the fact that injuries like Ponath's often occur. The Society for Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery reports that moderate injuries often result in a absence of 7 to 30 days - a fact that could also apply to Ponath.
When it comes to returning to play, osteosynthesis for fractures usually requires patience. Even if the exact duration of Ponath's rehabilitation is still unclear, everyone involved is striving for a speedy return. FC Ingolstadt and its fans hope that the young goalkeeper will soon be back on the pitch and can support his team in the relegation battle.