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Darmstadt’s Luca Marseiler Suffers ACL Tear, Faces Months Out

The club will decide on surgery in the coming days.

Overview

  • SV Darmstadt 98 confirmed an anterior cruciate ligament tear for attacker Luca Marseiler after the weekend draw with Schalke 04.
  • The 29-year-old suffered a non-contact knee injury in the 23rd minute and was taken off the field on a stretcher.
  • The club said he will be out for months and will set the operation date and treatment plan soon.
  • Sporting director Paul Fernie called the injury a shock and promised full support to Marseiler through his recovery.
  • German outlets framed the setback as severe, with Sportschau saying his season is over and Bild highlighting the hit to Darmstadt’s promotion push.