Bundesliga record referee Felix Brych is hoping to return in the new season after tearing his cruciate ligament. “It would be wonderful if I could take part in the summer course, pass the test and then whistle again for the new season“, said the two-time world referee to the German Press Agency.
The Munich player suffered the injury in his 344th Bundesliga game at the end of November. In this game, Brych equaled Wolfgang Stark’s record (54). Brych has now undergone surgery.
Brych on comeback: “My big goal”
“Things are going well under the circumstances. I have to see how the body reacts to the stress when I start real training again” said the 48-year-old. “I really have hope that I’ll come back again. That’s my big goal and I’m fighting for it.”
Brych has been refereeing games in the Bundesliga since 2004. 20 years he has “Great luck“Had had injuries,” said the doctor of law. Now he is facing the challenges of rehab. “I’ve been lucky that I’ve never really had to torture myself. And I think that’s part of the torture for athletes. Now that time is coming, but I want to go back“said Brych.”I have this motivation and that’s why I take on this pain.”
Lots of encouragement after his injury
He received a lot of encouragement, which was very good, the referee reported. “People are interested in me as a person and ask about my health,” Brych said. These were new aspects in a referee’s career.
Brych plans a “sustainable” return
The six-time referee of the year in Germany cannot predict how long his career will continue after the desired comeback. First of all, when returning, he will look from game to game, then from month to month and possibly from year to year. “I want to come back and not just referee a game“, said Brych. His return to the Bundesliga should then be “sustainable”.