Overview
- Shuto Machino, Holstein Kiel’s top scorer with 11 goals this season, twisted his ankle during the first half of the match against Augsburg.
- The injury forced Machino off the field, and he was later seen leaving the stadium on crutches with his left lower leg heavily bandaged.
- Kiel’s coach Marcel Rapp confirmed that an MRI is scheduled for Monday to determine the severity of the injury, with no diagnosis available yet.
- Machino’s fitness is critical for Kiel’s survival bid, as the team sits in the Bundesliga relegation zone with only a few matches remaining.
- Despite the injury, Kiel secured a crucial 3-1 away win at Augsburg, with Machino scoring the opening goal from a penalty before exiting the game.