The shock is still deep.
Cologne Star Timo Hubers (29) is at the end of October He tore his right knee during the 0-1 win at Dortmund. His kneecap appeared to be dislocated during a duel with BVB striker Serhou Guirassy (29). He suffered multiple injuries to his knee, affecting the kneecap and ligaments. Even though he underwent surgery, his career was at stake.
Now BILD discovered new details about what the player was up to!
No stress for 6 weeks
The successful surgery now occurred 18 days ago. Hübers has completely withdrawn since the shock. He also hasn’t greeted his fans on social networks.
What about Hubers?
According to BILD information, the former Cologne captain must not put any pressure on his injured knee for six weeks! He has a splint on his knee and spends most of his time in his apartment in Cologne. He uses crutches for essential walking.
But Hübers had to be very careful not to make the wrong move and accidentally strain his knee. The rails must provide the necessary stability and prevent rotational movements. His girlfriend, Carla, takes care of the day-to-day affairs, like shopping.
But comprehensive support continues: FC physiotherapists stopped by his apartment in Cologne every two days to treat Hübers, support him and follow the healing process.
Active rehabilitation, with the first mild stress, only began in December. It has been ruled out that Hübers will return to the field again this season. First of all, it is a question of whether he can continue his career.
Timo Hübers (29) was immediately taken to a clinic in Cologne after the accident
What Hubers helps with: The centre-backs have regular contact with the team. The first visitor immediately after surgery at the Cologne Media Park Clinic (stay 5 days) was Captain Marvin Schwäbe (30). The day after Schwäbe, sports boss Thomas Kessler (39) also stopped by. Then various teammates. The team also made this statement when they wore Hübers number 4 shirts before the cup match against Bayern.
“A sign for him that we will not forget him. The support helps him,” said coach Lukas Kwasniok (44), but he also knows: “But he has to deal with this situation himself first. However difficult it is, the most important thing now is to look positively at the future. We know that it will be a long and rocky road. But if anyone can overcome it, it’s Hübi.”
The Cologne stars Eric Martel (23, left) and Joel Schmied (27) in special warm-up t-shirts for Hübers
Contract extension in winter?
As BILD has reported, FC is considering extending the player’s contract, which expires in the summer, one year early as a show of appreciation and support. A topic that, depending on the rehabilitation process and the career outlook of the doctors, sports boss Kessler may face during the winter holidays.
But it’s not just FC that’s trying. The league also suffered because of Hübers. Many former stars (including Matthäus) and colleagues expressed their condolences, reaching out to him personally or via Instagram and wishing Hübers the best on his way to his expected comeback.
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