Blomqvist's ACL Injury Sidelines Her for Bundesliga Season
Blomqvist's ACL Injury Sidelines Her for Bundesliga Season
Rebecka Blomqvist, the talented forward from VfL Wolfsburg, is set to miss the beginning of the Bundesliga season due to a significant setback. During their Women's German Cup match against Potsdam on Sunday, she endured a painful torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in her right knee. This unfortunate incident was not a result of direct contact with another player, as evident in video footage of Wolfsburg's 2-0 victory over Potsdam.
Sharing her emotional turmoil with her followers on Instagram, the Swedish international expressed her distress, saying, "Yesterday in our cup game I tore the ACL in my right knee. I feel devastated right now but I will do everything to come back even stronger." Accompanying her message was a photo of herself adorned with a broken heart emoji.
The news of Blomqvist's injury quickly circulated, with her team, Wolfsburg, showing their unwavering support on social media. In an Instagram post, they lamented the unfairness of life and acknowledged the gravity of the situation: "Sometimes life just isn't fair. Our beloved Becks had a tear on Sunday. We are all with you!"
Rebecka Blomqvist, at 26 years old, had showcased her talent on the global stage earlier, contributing three goals to Sweden's bronze medal win at the recent Women's World Cup. It's worth noting that ACL injuries became a prominent narrative leading up to the World Cup, with several prominent players like England's Leah Williamson and Beth Mead, the Netherlands' Vivianne Miedema, and Canada's Janine Beckie missing the prestigious tournament due to similar ACL injuries.