Mönninghoff returns: Hope for the BG Göttingen in the relegation battle!

Mönninghoff returns: Hope for the BG Göttingen in the relegation battle!

Göttingen, Deutschland - Mathis Mönninghoff gave his comeback for BG Göttingen on January 6, 2025 after three and a half months. In an exciting game against Würzburg, which ended with 78:79 for the guests, the captain of the Göttinger could not ultimately provide victory. Mönninghoff, who completed most of the first division missions for the BG Göttingen, noticed that the training and game conditions were very different and that he lacks the necessary speed. Although he originally expected to use only three to four minutes, he was in the end for 13:36 minutes.

After Mönninghoff last played on September 22, 2024, the health was put into play. He reflected on a critical game situation in the last 22 seconds of the game when the BG Göttingen could not foul. BG Göttingen is currently at the end of the league and has already lost 11 out of 12 games this season. The following game against Braunschweig and two games against the MBC could be crucial for the further season, which is why Mönninghoff hopes for a turnaround.

Personal setback for the BG Göttingen

Shortly before his comeback, BG Göttingen had to accept a recovery: Captain Mathis Mönninghoff failed indefinitely due to health reasons. In order to fill the resulting gap, Kostja Mushidi, who previously played for the Syntainics MBC, was hired. Mushidi has signed a two -month contract with the option for extension. The BG head coach Olivier Foucart emphasizes the urgency of having a German forward with first division quality.

Mönninghoff, which is still in medical treatment, has had health problems in the past few weeks, but the exact causes of which have not yet been diagnosed. Kostja Mushidi, born in Belgium and grew up in Düsseldorf, is considered a great talent in German basketball. From 2021 to 2023 he was a top performer at Syntainics MBC and achieved an average of over 12 points per game. Mushidi is expected in Göttingen on Tuesday to carry out medical checks. He brings experience from various European leagues and had success with the German junior national teams.

• profile Kostja Mushidi:
  • Birthday: June 18, 1998
  • nationality: Germany
  • Size: 195 cm
  • Weight: 95 kg
  • position: forward

The situation of the team remains tense, especially in view of the upcoming challenges on the field, such as hna reported. Mönninghoff has already compared the current situation with its relegation experience from 2017/18 with Tübingen.

Further information on Mönninghoff's health problems and the obligation of Mushidi are at BG Göttingen available.