Overview
- Diogo Leite was struck in the throat by a powerful shot during the second half of Union Berlin's match against VfL Bochum and was stretchered off the field.
- Coach Steffen Baumgart provided reassurance, stating that Leite's injury is less severe than initially feared and confirming his discharge from the hospital by tonight or tomorrow.
- Baumgart expressed confidence that Leite will return to training soon, with no long-term complications anticipated.
- Union Berlin forward Benedict Hollerbach, who scored the team's opening goal, emphasized the importance of health and emotional stability in the wake of the incident.
- The match ended in a 1:1 draw, with Bochum fighting to avoid relegation in the ongoing Bundesliga campaign.