soccer - After Reese now Sessa: Hertha BSC in injury misfortune
Hertha BSC must now also give up on new signing Fabian Reese for a longer period due to Fabian Sessa. Hertha BSC announced that the 24-year-old midfielder sustained a severe knee injury during training camp in Walchsee and will undergo surgery.
Before the surgery, which is scheduled to begin at the start of the coming week, Sessa is expected to remain with the team in Austria. The exact nature of the injury was not disclosed by Hertha, with the recovery time estimated to be several weeks. Sessa had recently joined Hertha from Bundesliga side 1. FC Heidenheim.
Sessa's absence comes just a few days after Reese sustained a leg injury in a test match against Energie Cottbus (2:2). Reese did not travel with his teammates to Walchsee. Media reports of a supposed ligament injury in the offensive winger were not commented on by Hertha on Friday.
Reese to miss season opener
The former Kiel player will "be out indefinitely" according to the statement. It was only stated that Reese will miss the season opener against SC Paderborn, the following match against Hamburger SV, and the DFB-Pokal game against Hansa Rostock on August 18. It was unclear how Reese's injury could impact a possible transfer of the reportedly courted professional by several Bundesliga clubs.
Hertha is in training camp in Austria until the coming Saturday and will play several test matches during this time.
- Due to Fabian Reese's absence, Hertha BSC Berlin might need to find a new solution in the offensive midfield position for their upcoming matches.
- The misfortune continues for Hertha BSC, as Fabian Reese joins Fabian Sessa on the sidelines, both facing lengthy recoveries from their injuries.
- Despite being in Austria for their training camp, Hertha BSC will be playing without two of their key players, Fabian Reese and Fabian Sessa, both suffering from serious injuries.
- In Fabian Reese's absence, Hertha BSC's Second Bundesliga campaign might rely heavily on the performances of their remaining midfielders, including new signing Fabian Sessa when he recovers.
- The misfortune of injuries has hit Hertha BSC hard, as both Fabian Reese and Fabian Sessa are ruled out for several weeks, affecting their preparations for the start of the new season in the Second Bundesliga.
