HSG Wetzlar's Bart Ravensbergen Suffers ACL Injury, Faces Potential Season-Long Absence
Wetzlar's goalkeeper, Ravensbergen, sustains torn anterior cruciate ligament injury - Goalkeeper Ravensbergen of Wetzlar wearing crisscross bands
HSG Wetzlar, a prominent Handball-Bundesliga team, is facing a significant challenge following an unfortunate training incident involving their newly acquired goalkeeper, Bart Ravensbergen. On August 14, 2025, Ravensbergen sustained a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee during training, an injury that was confirmed by an MRI scan shortly after the incident[1][2].
Ravensbergen, who joined HSG Wetzlar from Frisch Auf Göppingen, had quickly integrated into the team and showed great performances in the first weeks of preparation. His impressive displays in the test games before his injury had raised high hopes for the upcoming season. However, this setback now puts him at risk of missing the entire Handball-Bundesliga season[1][2].
The search for a replacement goalkeeper has begun for HSG Wetzlar, but there are no specific details available in the current search results about efforts to find a substitute for Ravensbergen.
Regarding the recovery timeline, ACL tears typically require surgery followed by extensive rehabilitation, usually sidelining athletes for at least 6 to 9 months, depending on the severity and individual healing response. Given that the injury was announced mid-August 2025, Ravensbergen is expected to miss a significant portion of the season unless complications arise, though no exact timeline has been provided by the club in the available sources[1][2].
HSG Wetzlar's Sporting Director, Jasmin Camdzic, expressed sympathy for Ravensbergen's personal situation and stated that the club will support him in any way he needs. Camdzic also emphasised that finding the best solution for HSG Wetzlar is the priority[1][2].
Ravensbergen himself expressed his disappointment about the recurrence of the injury, but remains determined to recover quickly and return to play for HSG Wetzlar. This is not the first severe knee injury for Ravensbergen, as he had previously suffered a similar injury in his right knee[1][2].
In summary, HSG Wetzlar's Bart Ravensbergen has suffered a torn ACL in his left knee, putting him at risk of missing the entire Handball-Bundesliga season. The club has begun the search for a replacement goalkeeper, but no specific details have been disclosed. Ravensbergen's recovery from the injury is expected to take several months, though an exact timeline has not been provided. The club and Ravensbergen himself remain optimistic about his return to the field.
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