Brain hemorrhage in Dynamo Dresden's Lars Bünning: Emergency surgery successful

Gonther added: "Fortunately, the operation went very well and Lars is conscious again. The entire club is thinking of him and his family. We will support him in his recovery process in the best possible way."

Promotion hero and regular player

Bünning was one of the promotion heroes for the Saxons last season. As an absolute regular player, he contributed significantly to Dynamo Dresden's promotion to the 2. Bundesliga.

The Hamburg native transferred to Dresden from 1. FC Kaiserslautern in 2023 and has been a regular member of the squad ever since. In the season that just ended, he made twelve appearances and scored one goal.

His contract with SG Dynamo Dresden runs until 2027. When the defensive specialist will be able to return to the pitch is currently completely unclear. The club emphasized that health is the absolute priority.

Sympathy from across the league

The news caused dismay far beyond Dresden. Fans and clubs from the 2. Bundesliga expressed their sympathy on social media and wished Bünning a speedy and complete recovery.

A brain hemorrhage without external influence, like the one Bünning experienced, is a rare but life-threatening medical emergency. Rapid emergency medical care and surgical intervention were crucial for the positive course so far.

The club has announced that it will keep the public informed about the further recovery process, provided the family agrees. For the team and the coaching staff, processing the shock will be the priority in the coming days.