Because of knee surgery

Ouch! VSV crack Rebernig had to go under the knife

Out for around four weeks after knee surgery: VSV crack Maxi Rebernig (left, with Marco Richter).(Bild: GEPA pictures)

Although VSV's ice training doesn't start until August 12, the first Adler has already had to go under the knife. Sturm tank Maxi Rebernig felt pain in his knee while skating and was operated on today, Friday. He is expected to be out for around four weeks.

Villach's Sturm tank Maxi Rebernig felt pain in his knee during the VSV players' free training session in the already prepared rink - free joint bodies were found, which were surgically removed yesterday. "My knee was swollen after skating and I wanted to get rid of it. But it was only a minor procedure. I hope to be fully fit for the start of the season," emphasizes the 23-year-old. According to the Villach medical department, Rebernig will be out for around four weeks and will then return to training soon.

Remains an unlucky player
However, Rebernig remains the unlucky one in Villach: He suffered two shoulder injuries in his three seasons at VSV and was already out once in 2021 due to his knee. Nevertheless, the 1.91-meter tall crack scored a strong ten goals in 45 games last season and also set up 14.