Overview
- The operation was performed on Thursday in Augsburg by foot specialist Dr. Manfred Thomas, the club reported.
- Füchse Berlin described the surgery as successful and said damaged bone, ligaments and muscles were treated with no wiring required.
- Club chief Bob Hanning said Lichtlein will need an extended recovery and he does not expect the player back before October.
- The decision to operate followed months of specialist consultations after a January injury in national team training that Lichtlein played through while helping Germany to European silver and Füchse to cup and Champions League success.
- Lichtlein will do rehab in Berlin and Berchtesgaden, and his absence will shape Füchse’s preseason planning and Germany’s selection choices as the club monitors his recovery timetable.