US EditionBundesliga relegation battle leaves opposing players in hospital with serious injuries
- Kevin Mller of Heidenheim and Philipp Hofmann of Bochum suffered serious injuries during their Bundesliga relegation match in Berlin on Friday.
- The injuries followed collisions in a tense relegation scrap where Bochum tried to avoid relegation and Heidenheim was in a playoff position four points above them.
- Mller was knocked unconscious and sustained a concussion in a clash with Ibrahima Sissoko, while Hofmann broke a rib and collapsed a lung after colliding with Marvin Pieringer.
- Bochum described Hofmann's injury as "life-threatening," noting quick hospital treatment restored lung function, while Mller was stretchered off after lengthy field care.
- The 0-0 draw left Bochum’s slim hopes of Bundesliga survival compromised and created uncertainty about the injured players' return this season.
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Dramatic Bundesliga Clash Leaves Two Players Hospitalized In a dramatic turn of events during a Bundesliga relegation scrap, Heidenheim goalkeeper Kevin Müller and Bochum forward Philipp Hofmann found themselves in hospitals following severe injuries.Müller suffered a concussion, having been knocked unconscious during a collision with Bochum's Ibrahima Sissoko. Urgent medical treatment ensued, as he was stretchered off the field on Friday.Meanwh…
In the German top flight, Heidenheim goalkeeper Kevin Müller collided head-on with an opposing player and was subsequently taken to hospital.
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Bundesliga relegation battle leaves opposing players in hospital with serious injuries
BERLIN (AP) — Heidenheim goalkeeper Kevin Müller and Bochum forward Philipp Hofmann were both recovering in hospitals after being seriously injured in their teams’ Bundesliga relegation scrap on Friday.
Soccer-Heidenheim keeper Mueller suffers concussion after collision
(Reuters) - Heidenheim keeper Kevin Mueller has suffered a concussion, the Bundesliga club said on Saturday after the 34-year-old lost consciousness and was taken to hospital following a collision during their home game against VfL Bochum. Read full story
It is currently unclear how long he will be out of action.
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