Elisa Pfattner is fit again.

After rare injury: Pfattner finally back

Elisa Pfattner has recovered from her rare injury and is back in time for the season finale. She played a crucial role this past weekend.

March 23, 2026

From: det

Elisa Pfattner is one of the key players for Austria Vienna in the Austrian Bundesliga. But in mid-November, the player from Latzfons was sidelined. During a challenge, Pfattner's foot got caught in the turf, twisting her right leg and writhing on the ground in pain. The diagnosis: dislocated fibula. "A very rare injury," the 21-year-old told [source missing]. SportNews.

Pfattner had to undergo surgery but hoped to return by mid-February. In the end, it took a little longer, but now "Elli" is finally back: Ten days ago, the player from Latzfons celebrated her return in the 1-0 victory over RB Salzburg, and last Friday she was back in the starting eleven for the first time. And she was immediately decisive in the match.

Dream of the title

In the 2-1 victory over Neulengbach, Pfattner provided the assist for the opening goal with a superb corner kick. She was also one of the most noticeable players before having to leave the field exhausted after an hour. Austria Vienna remains undefeated and will start the championship round in first place. The dream of the title is therefore bigger than ever – and Elisa Pfattner can now fully participate again.

Katja Schroffenegger is a strong support.

Another key player in the game is currently... Katja Schroffenegger. At the beginning of January, the goalkeeper transferred to Serie A's bottom-placed team, Ternana, and helped the Umbrian side climb out of the relegation zone. This past weekend, Ternana's women played to a 1-1 draw against Sassuolo. Schroffenegger's Serie A teammates also drew their match. Nadine Nischler (Como) was on the field for the entire match in the 0:0 draw. Eva Schatzer (Juventus) was substituted in during the final stages of the 0-0 draw against Genoa.

In the women's Series C, the FC Sudtirol FCS defeated Pro Palazzolo 3-2. In a wild match, the FCS women took the lead twice through Annalena Santin and Ranja Fischer, only for the visitors to equalize each time. Finally, Manuela Ladstätter scored the winning goal in the last minute.