Gerndt precipitates, Kubo does not travel to Rio YB striker Alexander Gerndt has been injured in the Champions League qualifier first leg against FC Shakhtar Donetsk on his left knee. How serious is the injury can be established only after returning to Bern and incoming medical studies.
As a consequence of the failure Yuya Kubo must waive his participation in the Olympic Games in Rio. The sporting leadership of the Young Boys has communicated this decision to the 22-year-old striker. "Sorry for Yuya Kubo, who has made a significant contribution to the Japanese Olympic qualifiers, very sorry. But in order to safeguard the interests of YB, so we had to decide," said sporting director Fredy Bickel.
With the 18-year-old striker Pinga Aimery, Swiss junior national team, another YB-grown talent will train with the first team now.