Braunschweig Goalkeeper Played Match with Broken Thumb

Marko Johansson's injury was known before the game, but he played due to limited goalkeeper options and will now undergo surgery.

Marko Johansson, goalkeeper for Eintracht Braunschweig, played against Schalke 04 with a broken thumb, securing a 0-0 draw in the 2. Bundesliga match.
The injury was sustained a week prior, but Johansson, team officials, and medical staff decided he would play before undergoing surgery this week.
Post-match examinations confirmed no further damage to the injury, but Johansson is expected to miss several weeks following surgery.
Braunschweig faced a goalkeeper shortage, as their first-choice Ron-Thorben Hoffmann was contractually barred from playing against his former club Schalke, and other options were inexperienced.
The team is fighting to avoid relegation, and Johansson’s performance under these circumstances highlights the challenges faced by the struggling squad.