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.