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Maria Louise Grohs (23) was in goal against Vålerenga a week ago. In the return match in Oslo on Thursday, the Bayern keeper was praised by the Clan.
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Four days ago, the news came that Bayern Munich’s keeperMaria-Louise Grohs, or Mala Grohs as she is called in the team, has been diagnosed with a malignant tumor.
Her last match was therefore against Vålerenga in the third CL match in the group stage, which the German team won 3–0.
Halfway through the first half of the second leg between Vålerenga and Bayern Munich at Intility, the home fans in The clanThe clanVålerenga’s supporters club his support for the Bayern goalkeeper with the banner «Fuck Cancer».
The match in Oslo ended 1–1 and Elise Thorsnes headed in Vålerenga’s goal.
After the fight, it became clear that the banner had touched Grohs’ teammates.
– Fantastic. It is a difficult situation, but she is very strong and we are very proud of how she handles it. We are here for her, says teammate Sarah Zadrazil after the fight.
– It has been beautiful to see the soccer community come together around Mala and give her the support she deserves, says Bayern’s captain Glódís Viggósdóttir.
The Bayern stars are clear that it has been a special week after the heavy news.
– Of course it is difficult. I’m proud of how well she handles the situation. We are here for her and support her all the way. We love her, says Zadrazil.
When asked how such a message affects a team, head coach Straus answers this:
– I think it has been good, to be honest. Our group is very close and we feel a lot of concern for Mala, says Straus.
– It changes the perspective a little. There are things in life that are much, much more important.
Elise Thorsnes secured historic CL points for Vålerenga:
Midfielder Olaug Tvedten can’t imagine what it’s like to be a Bayern Munich player these days.
– I can’t imagine how heavy and sad it must be for those around who know her and who are close and happy for her. It must be very sad for them, and it obviously does something for the group. It’s not fun, she says.
Attack player Karina Sævik says football players are lucky to get a good fit.
– Fortunately, soccer players are the ones who take the most physical tests and blood tests during the course of a year, so you feel that you are being looked after and are being checked. In that sense, it feels better than working in an office. But you never know what can happen and who will be affected, even if you are an athlete, live healthy and have good health. You never know, she says.
Did you bring this with you?
On November 16, the club shared that the keeper has cancer. Grohs has started treatment and will be out indefinitely.
– I’m sure that with the help I’m now getting from everyone, I’ll make it and get completely healthy again. I am in the best hands at the legene here in Munich, says Grohs in a video published by the club.
In a press release, the club shared the news that they wanted to extend her contract until June 2026.
– By doing that, we hope that we can give her some form of support, so that she can focus on getting healthy and that she knows that Bayern will always be her home, said sports director Max Eberl.
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