Rot-Weiss Essen had to substitute two players injured against 1860 Munich with Ron Berlinski and Thomas Eisfeld. At least with the striker there is now a diagnosis.

On Sunday, during Rot-Weiss Essen’s home match against TSV 1860 München (2:2), injury time was already running in the first half and RWE was awarded a final corner kick.

During this action, striker Ron Berlinski, who as usual did not avoid any duel, had an unfortunate collision with his opponent and had to leave the pitch covered in blood.

During the half-time break Berlinski was treated by the club doctors, but he could not continue and was substituted with a suspected broken nose.

AsForecasting learned, the diagnosis has now been made and this suspicion has been confirmed: Berlinski has suffered a fractured nose bone. Whether and how long Essen’s number nine will be out is still unclear.

Thanks to all the get-well wishes. The surgery went well. I’m looking forward to being back on the pitch as soon as possible! The mission is not over yet. alwaysforward.

Ron Berlinski after his broken nose.

On Monday afternoon, the 28-year-old spoke out himself via Instagram. There he thanked fans for their words of encouragement and gave an update on his health: “Thanks to all the get well wishes. The surgery went well. I’m looking forward to being back on the pitch as soon as possible! The mission is not over yet. Further.”

The striker was described as a “tough lad” by his coach Christoph Dabrowski after the 1860 game. Accordingly, RWE fans can assume that Berlinski will invest everything to be back on the pitch as early as next Saturday (20 May, 2pm).

For the Red-Whites, an important and perhaps decisive match in the relegation battle is then on the agenda. Rot-Weiss are guests of Hallescher FC. The starting position is clear: RWE would secure its relegation with a point in Halle.

At the end of the league season (27 May, 1.30 p.m.), Dabrowski’s team will meet SC Verl – Berlinski’s former club – at Hafenstraße. Even with two defeats, it could still be possible to stay in the league, because Essen are six points ahead of VfB Oldenburg and have the better goal difference.

But: RWE would like to avoid a final on the last matchday at all costs. Perhaps Ron Berlinski, whose contract would be automatically extended if the team stayed in the league, can help with this mission.

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