Jena, September 17, 2026 – A bitter setback for FC Carl Zeiss Jena: The regional league away match against Hallescher FC on Tuesday evening ended not only in a 0-2 defeat but also with a serious injury to starting goalkeeper Marius Liesegang.
- Event: Serious accident/injury during the match against Hallescher FC
- Affected person: Marius Liesegang (Goalkeeper, 26)
- Diagnosis: Elbow fracture
- Measure: Necessary surgery at the Klinikum Bergmannstrost Halle
Medical Urgency and Surgery
The incident occurred approximately 30 minutes into the match. Following a save against Halle attacker Fabrice Hartmann, Liesegang fell awkwardly on his right arm. After six minutes of on-pitch treatment, the goalkeeper was carried off the field to applause from the spectators and immediately transported to the Klinikum Bergmannstrost Halle.
FCC team doctor Stefan Pietsch emphasized the medical urgency of the procedure: There was a high priority for surgical treatment of the injury, which the doctors in Halle successfully performed on Wednesday morning. There is currently no reliable prognosis regarding when the key player will be able to return to the pitch; however, he will be unavailable to the club for an extended period.
Potential Return of Alexios Dedidis as a Replacement?
With Liesegang sidelined, the coaching staff and management face a personnel challenge. In addition to the young Till Härting (19), the current squad only includes youth goalkeeper Luca Mengel (17). To meet the club’s sporting ambitions, a familiar face is now in focus: Alexios Dedidis (25). The goalkeeper was trained in Jena, was most recently under contract with Hertha Zehlendorf, and is currently a free agent. As he resides in Jena and would be immediately available, club officials have already considered this option.
Background on FC Carl Zeiss Jena
The traditional club FC Carl Zeiss Jena has shaped the sports landscape in Thüringen for decades and plays its home matches at the historic Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld. The club consistently competes for top positions in the Regionalliga Nordost, traditionally relying on a mix of experienced key players and talent from its own youth academy.
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Carl Zeiss Jena: Goalkeeper Liesegang suffers serious injury in match against HFC | Sport
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