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Holstein Kiel Faces Uncertainty Over Star Striker Shuto Machino’s Fitness

Machino’s ankle injury during a 3-1 victory at Augsburg leaves his status unclear as Kiel fights to avoid Bundesliga relegation.

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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.