Overview
- Lothar Matthäus fell on his final run in Oberlech on an icy, wavy piste, with an MRI in Munich indicating a double ligament tear and slight AC‑joint sprain in his right shoulder, plus bruised ribs.
- He underwent the operation in Munich and posted a hospital photo saying the procedure went well and that he expects to be fit again soon.
- RTL confirmed he did not appear as its expert for AS Roma vs VfB Stuttgart, with Felix Kroos stepping in for the Europa League broadcast.
- Matthäus signaled he hopes to be back on air shortly, pointing to next Thursday’s Stuttgart match in the Europa League as a possible return, though a Bundesliga appearance this Saturday remains uncertain.
- The diagnosis was first assessed by renowned sports doctor Hans‑Wilhelm Müller‑Wohlfahrt, who referred Matthäus to a shoulder specialist; the 64‑year‑old is keeping his right arm in a sling during recovery.