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Bad news for Marcel Hirscher. His doctor Gerhard Oberthaler told APA that fracture to the left ankle malleol will require a recovery period of between 3 months and 3 months and a half. Translated, the absence of the Austrian championship since the first matches of 2017 - '18 is almost certain.
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The twenty-two Austrian will have to give up on the Sölden's October 29th opener. He will also be forced to disband Levi's slalom set for November 12th.
Oberthaler explained that they did not want to force recovery times in any way. "After six weeks of plaster, the ankle will have to regain its mobility. So Marcel will train a lot on the bike. It makes no sense to go back to the skis without this passage. In any case, we have decided to avoid the operation, at least for the time being. "
At this point it comes to wonder when Hirscher will be able to make his season debut. At the end of November there is a quick test of Lake Louise, where Salzburg never appeared in his career.
The first useful date should be that of Beaver Creek, where they will compete from 1 to 3 December and where a giant is also expected.
So, in the new winter, a handicap start for the winner of the last 6 World Cups. Will your most acclaimed opponents know how to take advantage of this opportunity?
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