Stefan Lainer returns to Borussia Mönchengladbach training. The right-back, who was diagnosed with lymph node cancer in July, has successfully completed the therapy carried out over the past few months.

recent final examination showed that the therapy carried out by Lainer had achieved the desired goal and that the lymph node cancer could be cured. “We are incredibly happy and relieved that Stevie Lainer has won the battle against this disease. This victory makes us very happy. We are happy for Stevie and his family,” explains Roland Virkus, Borussia’s sports director. “The fact that he can now be part of the team again and see the other boys regularly is an important step for the future. At the same time, we are giving him the time he needs to fully come back.”

“I’m really happy that I can concentrate fully on football again and train with the team,” says Stefan Lainer. “The last few weeks and months have been a big challenge. I am very grateful to have received so much support from family, friends, the club and the fans during this time. All of this gave me strength. I would especially like to thank my wife and Doctor Sellmann, who were the most important of many supports during this time.”

During his several months of therapy, the 31-year-old was able to regularly work on his physical fitness with athletic trainers at BORUSSIA-PARK - accompanied by close medical monitoring. This enabled Lainer to maintain good physical condition. After completing the mandatory performance diagnostics, Borussia’s right-back will be gradually integrated into team training starting this week.