Hertha BSC has to do without Jean-Paul Boetius. The Dutch summer newcomer was diagnosed with a tumor in the testicles during a urological examination,
The club announced. The 28-year-old midfielder will be operated on on Friday (09/23/2022). “As bitter as this news is at first, we are full of hope and confidence that Jean-Paul will recover and return to our circle as soon as possible.”said sporting director Fredi Bobic: “Until he returns, we will give him every support we can.”
Fourth Bundesliga professional
Boetius is the fourth known case of testicular cancer in the Bundesliga in the recent past. Union Berlin’s Timo Baumgartl was diagnosed with a tumor last season. After chemotherapy, subsequent rehabilitation and rehabilitation training, the 26-year-old defender celebrated his comeback in the Bundesliga last weekend.
Marco Richter, a Hertha professional with testicular cancer, had already dropped out during the summer break. The winger has been back on the pitch for a few games and has scored two goals since his comeback. Dortmund’s Sebastien Haller was diagnosed with a tumor shortly after signing in the summer. The 28-year-old Ivory Coast striker also underwent chemotherapy.