Grasshoppers (GC) face a setback as key players Pascal Schürpf, Joshua Laws, and Dirk Abels suffer torn muscle fibers.
Pascal Schürpf, the striker, will be sidelined for three to four weeks, impacting GC's attacking lineup.
Defenders Joshua Laws and Dirk Abels face extended recovery periods, affecting GC's defensive stability.
The length of Joshua Laws' recovery remains uncertain, adding to the defensive uncertainties for Grasshoppers.
Dirk Abels, dealing with a tendon injury, is expected to be out of action until the end of the year, posing a significant defensive challenge.
GC experiences a departure as Dutch defender Nigel Lonwijk, facing a torn muscle fiber, prematurely ends his loan agreement.
Nigel Lonwijk, on loan until the season's end, concludes his stint with Grasshoppers due to the injury setback.
21-year-old Nigel Lonwijk joined GC from Plymouth in the summer, making his departure a notable loss for the Zurich team.