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Sturm Graz goalkeeper Daniil Khudyakov suffers serious leg fracture
Sturm Graz goalkeeper Daniil Khudyakov suffered a serious leg injury in the derby against city rival Grazer AK in Graz, Austria.
Around the 20th minute, GAK forward Jacobo Italiano challenged as Khudyakov tried to kick the ball away, and the two collided.
Players from both teams shielded the injured goalkeeper while medical staff treated him, then he was taken off the field and operated on.
Coach Fabio Ingolitsch said Khudyakov had a lower-leg fracture and staff had tried to protect blood vessels at the scene.
He is expected to miss at least until March 2027, and his season could be over.
Sturm recovered from a 1-0 deficit to win 6-1, with Ingolitsch dedicating the victory to Khudyakov.
Sturm Graz goalkeeper Daniil Khudyakov suffered a serious lower-leg fracture in a collision during the Graz derby against Grazer AK.
He was taken from the field by emergency services and underwent surgery.
Sturm coach Fabio Ingolitsch said medical staff tried to prevent the blood vessels in Khudyakov’s leg from dying.
Sky Austria reported that Khudyakov would be out until at least March 2027, with the possibility of missing the rest of the season.
Sturm came from behind to beat Grazer AK 6-1, with Ingolitsch dedicating the win in part to Khudyakov.
- Who
- Sturm Graz goalkeeper Daniil Khudyakov was injured in a collision with Grazer AK forward Jacobo Italiano.
- What
- Khudyakov suffered a serious lower-leg fracture and underwent surgery.
- When
- During the Graz derby on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Reports place the incident in the 20th or 21st minute.
- Where
- In the match between Sturm Graz and Grazer AK in Graz, Austria.
- Why
- Italiano challenged as Khudyakov tried to kick the ball long; he hit the ball and then collided with the goalkeeper.
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Christopher Cvetko put Grazer AK ahead in the 10th minute.
Khudyakov was injured in a collision with Jacobo Italiano as he tried to kick the ball; reports give the incident as the 20th or 21st minute.
Emergency services took Khudyakov from the field after a stoppage of about seven minutes, and he was operated on in hospital.
Jon Gorenc Stankovic scored Sturm Graz’s sixth goal in a 6-1 comeback win.
- Injured player
- Daniil Khudyakov, 22
- Injury
- Serious lower-leg fracture
- Opponent in collision
- Jacobo Italiano, Grazer AK forward
- Expected absence
- At least until March 2027; season-ending absence possible
- Final score
- Sturm Graz 6-1 Grazer AK
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What people are saying
He is being operated on right now. It was a clean break of the lower leg. They did everything on the field to make sure at least the blood vessels did not die, because it is a very, very serious injury.
It was a terrible situation. I wish him a speedy recovery and will definitely send him my best wishes.
I am still in shock. The images you see stay in your mind. You see how the foot is sticking out.