The Dutchman, five-time World Motocross World Champion, is still struggling with an injury to his left heel: “My career continues to present me with obstacles”. He will have to undergo two more foot surgeries
Federico Mariani
04 May 2022 | 10:07 – 10:07
Jeffrey Herlings he dreamed of a 2022 as a protagonist. There was number 1 on the table to flaunt and defend, reminding everyone who the new king of MXGP was. The assault on the sixth title in his career, after the three in MX2 and the two in the top class, however, ended even before starting due to a fractured left heel in training in February. An accident that will keep him out for the rest of the season and force him to have two more surgeries. This is the path taken by the Dutchman and KTM to recover the best form in view of 2023.
announcement
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Herlings broke the news through their social media channels: “I wish the situation wasn’t like this and it’s so frustrating that my career continues to present obstacles! I am recovering from the injury but the condition of my foot, due to some old problems, is not good enough to think about running at the highest level this summer ”. So set aside both the return to MXGP and the suggestive idea of following former teammate Antonio Cairoli in the United States: “Now my only goal is to put my body back in place, free myself from pain and think about preparing for 2023. “.
interventions
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Herlings will face rehabilitation between the gym and the track, but unfortunately the operating room will not be missing. In fact, KTM has announced that the 27-year-old Dutchman will have to undergo two surgeries. The first will be used to remove a plate on the left foot, while the second will be aimed at the right, with the aim of reducing the discomfort that the rider continues to suffer.
SURPRISE
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The announcement came a few hours after the broadcast on social media of some videos depicting Herlings riding his Ktm. The five-time world champion confirms he’s back on track, but the pain in his foot and his slow recovery still prevent him from seeing Jeffrey at work. Self-esteem, however, remained intact, as the conclusion of his statement shows: “I’m still fast and I’ll prove it next year”.
04 May 2022 – 10:07
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