Massive news for Ässi – the long nightmare of two defenders is coming to an end
Pori Ässät has received very happy news from their infirmary after a long time.
Defenders Miro Karjalainen and Lasse Boelius, who have been injured for a long time, are finally close to returning to play. According to the absence report published by Ässät on Monday, both are expected to return to play within 1–2 weeks.
It has been almost a year since Karjalainen’s last match. The defender, who suffered a knee injury, last played on December 1, 2025. Karjalainen’s return has been uncertain for a long time, and there have also been setbacks during his rehabilitation.
Boelius, on the other hand, was last seen in action on February 6. The young defender was originally supposed to return to play at the start of the Liiga season, but a new injury prolonged his absence.
Boelius is aiming for a spot in the under-20 World Championships to be held at the turn of the year.
Karjalainen and Boelius are training with the club’s U20 team this week. Also participating in the training is Nestor Noiva, whose fitness is being monitored day by day.
However, there is still congestion in Ässät’s infirmary. Feetu Knihti and Eemeli Heinilä are expected to be out for about 2–3 weeks, while Carl Klingberg’s absence is estimated to continue for 4–6 weeks.
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