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Cologne's defense chief Timo Hübers: Serious knee injury threatens to end career!
Timo Hübers from 1. FC Köln seriously injured his knee in a game against Dortmund and is undergoing surgery.
Cologne's defense chief Timo Hübers: Serious knee injury threatens to end career!
The head of defense of 1. FC Köln, Timo Hübers, suffered a serious knee injury during a game against Borussia Dortmund (0-1). The accident happened in the 82nd minute, during a duel with Serhou Guirassy. Hübers suffered multiple injuries to his right knee, affecting the kneecap, ligaments and cartilage. However, an exact diagnosis is still pending. Today he is being operated on by FC doc Peter Schäferhoff. Unfortunately, this means an early end to the season for the 29-year-old and also puts his entire career to the test.
Hübers spent the night in the MediaPark Clinic in Cologne. According to n-tv, the defender is expected to be out for months. In the heated final phase of the game, Hübers complained of pain and was carried off the pitch in tears. The image of the injury and the worries about his condition made for a “shitty evening all around,” as Cologne goalkeeper Marvin Schwäbe aptly put it.
Contract negotiations pending
Hübers' contract expires next summer and an extension could become a long way off due to the injury. FC Köln is considering an early contract extension until 2027, but would first like to wait to see the extent of the injury before discussions with Hübers take place. Cologne's sports boss Thomas Kessler expressed his concern and emphasized Hübers' inner strength and mentality. Similar situations have already occurred in the past, such as in the case of defender Luca Kilian, who also suffered multiple cruciate ligament tears and whose contract was extended despite similar circumstances.
A hard blow for FC Cologne
The shock news about Timo Hübers' injury hit the team and the entire club community hard. Coach Lukas Kwasniok has already stated that the diagnosis has a serious impact on everyone affected, especially the player himself. There are great concerns about the future of the talented defender. The club announced that it wanted to support Hübers in this difficult phase. A case similar to that of Hübers makes those responsible think more than ever about how to deal with injury problems in the future.
The entire team stands behind Hübers during this challenging time. On a day that will be remembered as dreary for both the team and fans, all hopes are for the player's speedy recovery.