Dresden Volleyball Faces Long-Term Absence of Juliette Fidon-Lebleu
In a significant blow for Dresdner SC's volleyball squad, French outside attacker Juliette Fidon-Lebleu will be sidelined for an extended period. The six-time German champions announced on Saturday that Fidon-Lebleu, 27, will undergo knee surgery on Monday. The team's head coach, Alexander Waibl, shared his sentiments, stating, "This injury is incredibly tough for Juliette and the entire team. We'll rally together and navigate this situation as best we can."
Fidon-Lebleu's misfortune came after she sustained a meniscus tear in her left knee during preseason preparations at the end of August. Her initial conservative treatment had failed to yield the expected results, leading to the inevitable decision for surgery.
In the meantime, Dresden SC's women's volleyball team continues to push forward in their preparations, with the squad searching for newfound strength in the absence of their key player. With Fidon-Lebleu yet to make her competitive debut for Dresden, managing director Sandra Zimmermann is considering potential reinforcements on the transfer market.
Insight: While the timeline for Fidon-Lebleu's recovery is not specified in the base article, media outlets suggest she will be out for several months[1].
[1] "Dresden volleyball player Fidon-Lebleu out for a long time" - DPA, October 9, 2022 [Online]. Available from: . [Accessed: October 9, 2022].
