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Ismael forced into retirement
06 Oct 2009 - 07:10:34
Veteran Hannover defender Valerien Ismael has been forced to end his lengthy career due to persistent injury.
The 34-year-old made 113 Bundesliga appearances for Werder Bremen, Bayern Munchen and Hannover, but has failed to recover from a knee ligament injury picked up 12 months ago.
"Valerien's injuries are no longer treatable and the continuation of his career as a professional footballer is impossible," said the club doctor.
"In the long term he will require a prosthetic knee joint."
Ismael spent most of last season working with the coaching staff at the AWD-Arena.
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