Overview

• Kristjansson suffered a shoulder injury in early June’s Bundesliga game against TBV Lemgo and missed the final two league matches.
• Wiegert said the club will attempt conservative treatment first, citing strong recovery prospects without surgery.
• Despite his on-court absence, Kristjansson has been included in the travelling squad for the June 14–15 Final Four.
• Magdeburg opens against record champions FC Barcelona in the semifinals while Füchse Berlin face HBC Nantes.
• Wiegert emphasised that the outcome will hinge on day-to-day performance and praised the squad’s resilience after their narrow Bundesliga defeat.