SK Sturm Graz experienced a pitch-black evening in the first leg of the round of 16 of the UEFA Conference League against OSC Lille (match report).
Not only the clear 3-0 defeat left a deep mark on the Ilzer team, an injury to Manprit Sarkaria also caused problems for the “Blackies”. Because the striker had the chance to equalize in the 37th minute.
The 27-year-old had an unfortunate collision with an opponent. In the scene, Sarkaria suffered a broken outer ankle, as Christian Ilzer announced afterwards on “ServusTV”. In addition, Sarkaria has to undergo surgery, which means the end of the season for the attacker.
“This hurts very, very much!”
“Very bitter! That hurts very, very much because we are missing a difference player on the offensive,” explains sports director Andreas Schicker after the game. “We have to accept that now. He will get our full support.”
In addition to Sarkaria, Alexandar Borkovic also had to end the season due to injury in the previous round. The 24-year-old central defender tore his cruciate and collateral ligaments in his left knee during the final training session for the second leg in Bratislava.
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2024-03-07 20:48:51
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