According to reports, during the match between Bochum and Union Berlin, a terrifying incident occurred involving Union’s defender Diogo Leite. A powerful shot from Bochum midfielder Matúš Bero struck Leite in the throat, immediately knocking him to the ground.

The scene was so severe that Union’s medical staff quickly removed the defender from the pitch, and he was immediately taken to the hospital by ambulance.

Now, two days after the match, German newspaper Bild reports that Leite will be unable to play for the rest of the season due to an unexpected fractured larynx injury.

Due to the severity of the injury, Diogo Leite will not only miss the remainder of the season but will also be sidelined from professional training for an extended period.

However, the defender was present at his team’s training session yesterday after being discharged from the hospital and was warmly welcomed by his teammates.

It is worth noting that Diogo Leite joined Union Berlin from Porto in 2023 and played a key role in securing the team’s Champions League qualification last season.