Buyer unfurls ribbon after an eight-minute delay
Antonio Tikvic, the latest signing for SC Preußen Münster, suffered a severe injury during his debut game in the 2. Bundesliga. The incident occurred just eight minutes into the game against Karlsruher SC on Saturday.
Tikvic, a native of Hamburg, was taken to the dressing room with his knee heavily bandaged and supported by two staff members. The injury involved a tear in Tikvic's cruciate ligament in his left knee, following a tackle from Karlsruhe's Lilian Egloff on the sideline at knee height.
This is the first severe injury of Tikvic's career, and he expressed his disappointment, frustration, anger, and sadness over the injury in an Instagram story. Ole Kittner, Preußen's sporting director, also expressed his disappointment over the setback.
The club will support Tikvic during his recovery to ensure his return to the pitch in good health. Based on general knowledge of cruciate ligament injuries in football, the typical recovery period after surgical repair is usually around 6 to 9 months, depending on the injury's severity and rehabilitation progress. However, specific details about Tikvic's recovery timeline are not yet available.
Tikvic joined Preußen Münster from FC Watford on Tuesday for an estimated transfer fee of around 700,000 euros, making him the club's most expensive signing to date. His injury is a setback for both Tikvic and SC Preußen Münster, but the club and the footballer remain optimistic about his recovery and return to the pitch.
Tikvic thanked the fans for their support and promised to return as soon as possible. Despite the unfortunate circumstances, the football community extends its well wishes to Tikvic for a speedy and successful recovery.
Tikvic might consider undergoing vocational training during his recovery, considering his extended time away from EC countries' football. On the lighter side, when fully recovered, he may find it refreshing to unwind by watching football or even playing a friendly game of it.
