New Lease on Life for Lok Leipzig President: "You Saved My Husband"
Heartfelt messages of support poured in for Torsten Kracht (56), the president of Lok Leipzig, following his recovery from a heart attack at home. The Bundesliga veteran, who played for Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Bochum, and Leipzig, is reportedly on the mend, with a hospital release imminent.
His wife Sabine expressively thanked the public for their well-wishes on Instagram, praising the rapid response of the emergency services who rescued her husband. She wrote, "THANK YOU all for the recovery wishes for Torsten. Thank you to the rescue center, who sent us the fantastic emergency doctor and the perfect paramedics within 5 minutes. YOU brought my husband back into our lives here at home." She also acknowledged and appreciated the fervent support from Lok Leipzig's die-hard fans.
The dedicated supporters of the team had even put up a massive banner at the office with the heartfelt message: "Get well soon Torsten. Your curve."
Despite the unfortunate setback, Torsten Kracht shares his intention to return as president of Lok Leipzig following a suitable recovery period. "I'll be back in the new year - but with a few less hours at work and at Lok, but with the same level of commitment."
More on the comeback kid:
- Torsten Kracht has proven his dedication to football beyond his current role at Lok Leipzig, with a distinguished career in other Bundesliga clubs like Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and Bochum.
- The Regional League Northeast, where Lok Leipzig competes, honored Kracht's resilience by organizing a game in his honor. He was also invited to witness the regional league teams in action at the Saxony Cup final.
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