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Flensburg Playmaker Luca Witzke Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, Ruled Out for Season and 2026 European Championship

Flensburg will support his rehabilitation, evaluating roster options to cover his absence.

Overview

  • The club reported persistent shoulder pain led to an arthroscopy that identified structural changes, which have already been addressed surgically.
  • Witzke will miss the remainder of the Handball-Bundesliga season, according to the team’s official announcement.
  • Germany will be without the 26-year-old at the European Championship in Denmark from January 15 to February 1, 2026.
  • Managing director Holger Glandorf said the club will back Witzke’s recovery and expressed confidence in his eventual return.
  • Witzke joined Flensburg this season from SC DHfK Leipzig, and the club is reviewing how to cover his playmaker role with no replacement move announced.