About two months after his life-threatening brain hemorrhage and emergency surgery, professional soccer player Lars Bünning of second-division club Dynamo Dresden has addressed the fans publicly for the first time. “The last few weeks have probably been the most difficult weeks of my entire life so far. It made it all the more wonderful for my family and me to see that you’re all fighting this battle back to life alongside me,” the center back said on Instagram.
The video message was also played on Saturday during the team presentation at Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. “My rehab is going very well; I’m making progress every day and will be able to return to Dresden soon. I’m incredibly looking forward to seeing all of you at the stadium and celebrating Dynamo victories together,” the 28-year-old continued.
His words evoked strong emotions among teammates, fans, and players from other clubs. Terrence Boyd, a forward for Waldhof Mannheim and Bünning’s former teammate in Kaiserslautern, commented: “We love you, Lars Bünning!”
