Head crash in the Magdeburg test game: Ahl-Holmström injured!

Head crash in the Magdeburg test game: Ahl-Holmström injured!

In the training camp of 1. FC Magdeburg, it became exciting today, but also a bit painful. During an internal test game there was an unfortunate incident when striker Alexander Ahl-Holmström (26) collided with goalkeeper Robert Kampa (20). The collision led to a painful bump under the eye and a humming skull near Ahl-Holmström, which was then immediately taken off. Kampa himself jokingly described himself as a "steel skull" after the incident and luckily remained unharmed. Image reports that the co-trainer Andreas Schumacher (44) classifies the injury as not serious, but further examinations are ordered.

In addition, Alexander Nollenberger (28) left the field as a result of a blockade in the lower back. Apart from these incidents, the training camp was previously shaped by smaller and usual contact injuries, as Schumacher found. Regardless of the injuries, the team was able to end with a 2-0 win of the team, with Laurin Ulrich (20) and Martijn Kaars (26) scored the goals. Play analyst Kevin Waliczek (37), who filmed the action from the air with a drone, also provided the not everyday flair.

further injuries in the team

The FCM not only has to struggle with the injuries to Ahl-Holmström and Nollenberger. According to an overview of Transfer market is a player in the squad who has been fighting muscular problems since May 8, 2025 and has already missed two games. The expected return of the 30-year-old is still unclear.

In addition, Daniel Heber (31) is missing due to knee problems in team training and trains individually. Connor Krempicki (30) cannot train with the team because of a thigh injury, while Emir Kuhinja (23) is in rehabilitation after a cruciate ligament tear. The current training camp of successful preparation time is important for the FCM kickers - a day off is on the program on Sunday.

look into the future

The next big highlight is already around: A final test game against FC Zurich, a first division team from Switzerland, is scheduled for July 10th. Here it will be shown how the Magdeburg players can recover from their injuries and whether they can get a competitive performance. The competition situation is primarily influenced by the most common causes of injury in the Bundesliga. Data from Fussballwedungen.com show that muscle injuries often represent the main cause for longer failures, followed by head and ligament injuries- especially after today's incident.