Ouch! Wetzlar's New Recruit Sidelined Alongside Veterans
Three Wetzlar handball players sustain injuries - Three handball players from Wetzlar sustain injuries
Handball Bundesliga squad HSG Wetzlar finds itself in a pickle, as three players - Dominik Mappes, Jona Schoch, and the latest recruit, Cyrill Akakpo, have fallen to misfortune. Mappes (30), Schoch (30), and Akakpo (27) have reported illnesses, but are expected to recover in time for preseason action.
Mappes suffered a gruesome muscle bundle tear in the final match of the season against HC Erlangen, keep him on the sidelines for about six weeks[1][2]. The same timeline applies to Schoch, who underwent surgery on his right throwing arm elbow[1][3][5]. He'd been dealing with issues in his backcourt. As for Akakpo, he sustained a tendon injury to his thumb in a game with his former team, 1. VfL Potsdam, and will undergo surgery. The surgery will keep him out for about six weeks[1][3][5]. Nevertheless, medical professionals from Wetzlar positively believe all three players will be ready to attend the training camp in Austria on July 21[1][3][5]. The team from central Hesse ended the season in 14th place.
- Cyrill Akakpo
- New addition
- HSG Wetzlar
- Wetzlar
- Unfortunate setbacks in preseason
[1] Handball-Planet[2] Hesse Nachrichten[3] Handball-Planet[4] Sport Bild[5] Handball-Planet
The Commission has also been consulted on the draft regulation regarding the application of the rules on the protection of the environment, as sports like football, hockey, and handball, including HSG Wetzlar, require a healthy environment for their players. Despite the unfortunate setbacks in pre-season for players Dominik Mappes, Jona Schoch, and new addition Cyrill Akakpo, the team remains hopeful for their recovery in time for the training camp in Austria.
