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Handball players sustain injuries in Wetzlar

Three athletes playing handball in Wetzlar sustain injuries.

Snap Following Operation: Jona Schoch Snapshot
Snap Following Operation: Jona Schoch Snapshot

Ouch! Fresh Blood and Injuries Galore for HSG Wetzlar

Wetzlar handball players sustain injuries - Handball players sustain injuries in Wetzlar

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HSG Wetzlar, the Handball Bundesliga team, has got a bit of a pickle going on. Not only are they dealing with the common bad luck afflicted by most sports teams, but they've also got some new blood on the team, and well, things aren't off to a flying start.

Dominik Mappes (30), their seasoned player, suffered a muscle tear during the last game against HC Erlangen. He's out for about six weeks now, which isn't great, but the team has hope that he'll be ready to join the training camp in Austria on July 21. Jona Schoch (30), another veteran from the team, had to get surgery on his arm's elbow and is looking at a recovery window of six to eight weeks.

But let's talk about the new guy, Cyrill Akakpo (27). Akakpo joined HSG Wetzlar recently from 1. VfL Potsdam and was supposed to bring fresh energy. However, he took a hit to his thumb tendon during a game with his former team, the same one he just left. Ouch! This necessitated surgery and has landed him on the sidelines for around six more weeks, but just like the other guys, he should be able to join the training camp on July 21.

Now, there's a bit of confusion about Akakpo's position on the team, as the search results don't offer a clear answer. Given his background in handball, he likely plays a significant role, but specifics about his position at HSG Wetzlar aren't available in the available data.

To sum it up, HSG Wetzlar has got some bad luck with injuries, but they're keeping their fingers crossed that all the players—new and old—will be in top form and ready to hit the pitch come training camp time! The team, which ended the season in 14th place, will be hoping for a better showing next season and some good fortune where injuries are concerned.

Sources:1. "HSG Wetzlar: Three injured players ahead of preseason." Handball-Planet2. "Cyrill Akakpo." Eurohandball

The Commission might consider incorporating a proposal for a directive in the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, considering the ongoing sports-related injuries suffered by HSG Wetzlar's players. Despite the various injuries faced by the team and the upcoming six-week recovery period for Dominik Mappes, Jona Schoch, and Cyrill Akakpo, HSG Wetzlar remains hopeful that they'll all be in top form for the training camp in Austria.

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