American ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin will be sitting out of the giant slalom and slalom races in Andorra this weekend to allow her knee more time to heal. Shiffrin, who is aiming for her sixth overall World Cup title this season, sustained an injury during a crash at Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, nearly two weeks ago. While she managed to avoid any major damage to her left knee, she revealed that she is dealing with an MCL sprain and a sprain of the tibiofibular ligament. Additionally, Shiffrin is still recovering from a bone bruise she suffered earlier in the season.
The 28-year-old skier from Colorado does not have a specific timeline for her return to competition but is determined not to rush her recovery. Instead, she is focused on a comprehensive rehabilitation program to strengthen her knee. Currently leading the overall standings by 95 points over Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami, Shiffrin acknowledges the significance of this season but also recognizes the importance of being fully prepared for the races in the upcoming seasons.
