Karol Mets' emotional comeback: fans cheer in the Estonia jersey!

Karol Mets' emotional comeback: fans cheer in the Estonia jersey!

Karol Mets, the 32-year-old central defender of FC St. Pauli, celebrated his comeback in the jersey of the Estonian national team. After an eleven-month break due to injury, he was able to play in the World Cup qualifier against Italy, even though the game was lost 3-1. In the 62nd minute Mets came on and received thunderous applause from the fans in the stadium Mopo reported. It was particularly touching that his wife Kristi came along with other family members to support him.

Building on the emotions, Mets' personal fan club had made special T-shirts with the message "Terve, Tugev, Tagasi" (healthy, strong, back). These were designed in the colors of the Estonian flag – blue, black and white – and created a special moment in the stadium. Another highlight of the game was the jersey swap with the Estonian national basketball player Martin Dorbek, which further enhanced the evening for the Mets.

A turbulent year

Last year was anything but easy for the Mets. After his 100th international match for Estonia, he was plagued by problems with his patellar tendon, which led to an operation on his right knee in April. Since then, the central defender's performance has been severely limited. Setbacks caused by muscular problems made the comeback difficult. How Picture reported that the last few months have been marked by major challenges.

In the last few days, however, Mets had the opportunity to get closer to FC St. Pauli again. Coach Alexander Blessin is monitoring the situation closely and signals a possible return in the next games if everything goes according to plan. Mets already had the chance to be in the squad in the game against Leverkusen and could therefore also be on the pitch in the upcoming home game against Hoffenheim on October 19th.

The balance between national and club responsibility

The sporting management of St. Pauli is faced with the challenge of weighing up the Mets' frequency of use with the Estonian national team. While the Estonians face Moldova on October 14, club officials prefer the Mets to stay in Hamburg to gain valuable playing time. There are considerations about possibly using him in the U23 to allow him a soft return, as is the reporting on Headtopics clarified.

The crucial days are approaching and the fans of FC St. Pauli are hoping for a quick return of their defender. Mets' comeback could not only revitalize his own career, but also take the team's defense to a new level.