A Germany fan suffered a broken arm after being hit by a wayward Niclas Fullkrug shot on Friday, but the supporter is set to be back in the stands on Wednesday.
Kai Flathmann was struck during the warm-up for Germany’s Euro 2024 opener against Scotland, and he was forced to watch the rest of the game from a hospital in Munich.
That has not deterred him from seeking a swift return to the stands, though, with Flathmann due to attend Germany’s game with Hungary on Wednesday (19 June) evening. Germany thrashed Scotland 5-1 in Group A, and the hosts continue their campaign at 6pm local time in Stuttgart.
Flathmann, who said he spent €195 on his ticket for the Scotland game, wrote on Instagram: “Unfortunately, I could no longer watch the game live from row 1. During the warm-up, I was hit by a shot from Niclas Fullkrug.
“I then went to hospital where unfortunately a fracture was identified. But luckily [Fullkrug adjusted his aim] and made it 4-0.
“We’ll continue in Stuttgart on Wednesday, and I’ll be cheering on the team behind the goal again.”
Speaking to Bild, he added: “I sang along to the anthem on the stretcher. I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Unfortunately I had to give up my dream of watching the opening game, but when do you ever get your hand broken by Fullkrug?”
The Germany team will reportedly send Flathmann a signed Fullkrug jersey as an apology.
Fullkrug came off the bench to score with a powerful shot against Scotland, as Germany made the perfect start to their Euros campaign.
Elsewhere in Group A, Switzerland beat Hungary 3-1. Scotland are due to face Switzerland at 9pm local time on Wednesday.
