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John Mellberg returns to training
TL;DR
John Mellberg has returned to training with the Red Bulls after an eight-month injury break. He last played on June 23, 2025, before suffering knee and thigh injuries.
John Mellberg returns to training
Eight-month injury break almost over
Good news from our training ground: John Mellberg was back on the pitch with our Red Bulls today for the first time. For the young Swede, it's a return he and all of us have been waiting for.
John's last competitive match was on 23 June 2025 at the Club World Cup against Al Hilal – after which a knee injury and subsequently a thigh injury forced him to take a long break from the pitch. The 19-year-old has put that chapter behind him and finally trained with the team again.
He started with a success. In the training challenge, John proved he hasn't lost his touch. His team dominated the shooting game and took home the day's victory. A great day back at the office!
Great to have you again, John!
Q&A
When did John Mellberg last play a competitive match?
John Mellberg last played a competitive match on June 23, 2025, at the Club World Cup against Al Hilal.
What injuries caused John Mellberg's long absence from training?
John Mellberg's long absence from training was due to a knee injury followed by a thigh injury.
