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Paul Wills comeback: Darmstadt 98 in the cup fight against Schalke!
Darmstadt 98 is planning revenge against Schalke in the DFB Cup following the return of Paul Will, who is playing again after a long injury.
Paul Wills comeback: Darmstadt 98 in the cup fight against Schalke!
Paul Will's comeback for SV Darmstadt 98 after a long injury break has finally awakened the fans' spirits. On October 26, 2025, you might think that the sky above the Lilien Stadium was shining brighter than ever, because Will entered the field in the 64th minute of the game against FC Schalke 04. This moment was not only emotionally significant, but also sportingly significant, after all, it was his first competitive appearance after 419 days in which he had to take a break due to a torn cruciate ligament and meniscus, which he suffered in September 2024. Coach Florian Kohfeldt, who took over after Will's injury, was amazed at Will's performance, even though the game was ultimately lost 1-0. He noticed a noticeable improvement in Darmstadt's game after Will's substitution.
How important Will is for the team is also shown by the fact that the Lilies had to do without their top striker Isac Lidberg in the game against Schalke, who was missing due to illness. Captain Marcel Schuhen and coach Kohfeldt confirmed that Lidberg was noticeably missing from the offensive. In addition, other players such as Kai Klefisch and Fabian Nürnberger were not available. Despite these setbacks, Kohfeldt was optimistic that Lidberg can be back on the pitch in the DFB Cup next Wednesday.
New encounter in the DFB Cup
The next duel against Schalke is on the program on Wednesday. The match will take place at 8:45 p.m. and will be broadcast live. This second chance offers the people of Darmstadt the opportunity for revenge and the fans an exciting atmosphere in the stadium. Both captain Schuhen and Matej Maglica said that they are looking forward to the support of the fans and expect an exciting game atmosphere. Kohfeldt also notes that the physical intensity of the last game and the experience gained can now flow into the cup game.
Injury risks in football
While Paul Will's return makes everyone beam with happiness, the issue of injury risk in football is once again casting a shadow over the events. An analysis of how they do it Medical Journal carried out shows that almost 1,000 players were involved in a competition in the first and second Bundesliga in the 2019/20 season. The number of injuries was particularly high in the central midfield, where most of the ball action and duels took place. In the U11 and U13 youth games, it was found that head injury risks were recorded in 42 of the 126 games, which should serve as a reminder of the importance of careful injury prevention.
The coming games will be both sportingly and emotionally revealing for Darmstadt. With the return of Paul Will and the hope of a solid team, it remains to be seen how the team will develop from this situation. The next chapter in the cup begins and the players are prepared to show their skills.