Hertha BSC’s Forward Marco Richter Ruled Out Indefinitely, Will Undergo Surgery After Testicular Tumour Found

• Marco Richter has only played 33 games for Hertha BSC and will now miss out on an extended period of time
• Hertha BSC's Marco Richter is not the only Bundesliga player to undergo surgery for a testicular tumour
• Borussia Dortmund's Sébastien Haller will also miss out on large chunks of the season due to the tumour

Hertha BSC will be without their striker, Marco Richter, for an indefinite period of time.

The forward will soon undergo surgery to remove a testicular tumour.

The club confirmed that Richter will be out indefinitely after a urological exam revealed that he had a testicular tumour, Bulinews reported.

"The club will inform fans of Marco's progress when further information is known," said the club in a statement at the time.

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Richter joined the club from FC Augsburg from Hertha BSC and has scored six goals in 33 games for the club, TransferMarkt reported.

There is no time frame for when he will return to action, but ironically, he’s not the only Bundesliga player to be diagnosed with testicular cancer.

DW reported that Union Berlin's Timo Baumgartl underwent an operation in May to remove a testicular tumour. He also received chemotherapy and lost his hair as a result.

Borussia Dortmund’s Sébastien Haller also was diagnosed with having a testicular tumour and will be ruled out for an indefinite period of time.

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Sébastien Haller’s and Borussia Dortmund have suffered a major blow ahead of the new season.

The Bundesliga side will be without their new striker, Haller, after the player was ruled out for an indefinite period.

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The Ivory Coast international travelled back to Germany from Switzerland to undergo medical tests after he reported that he was feeling unwell. It was then discovered that he had a testicular tumour.

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