Since his fall, Dec. 29, 2013 in Meribel (French Alps), which caused severe head trauma “ Red Baron ,” the seven-time German world champion still faces 45 years his toughest fight, that of his recovery.
Despite leaving the coma in which he was plunged in September and his return to his family home in Gland on the shores of Lake Geneva, communication about his health remains sparse. “ After so many months, finally some peace reign ,” said the spokesman of the racing driver Sabine Kehm, the German daily Bild in large print.
Before the little news, some take the opportunity to release information, improvising “ close “, hoping to attract to them the spotlight.
The latest example, last Sunday: “ Schumacher begins to recognize his own ,” stated the French daily Le Parisien former driver Philippe Streiff which relied on the information received by him through Professor Gérard Saillant, president of the Medical Commission of the International Automobile Federation.
About immediately denied by the person who added that “ Philippe Streiff is customary because since he had already made statements in Grenoble (France), quoting me, a few days after accident Michael (Schumacher) “.
“ I am very surprised by the statements of Mr. Streiff. This gentleman has had no contact with either Corinna (Michael’s wife) nor with Professor Saillant for at least one year . Moreover, between Mr. Streiff and Michael there has never been a bond of friendship , “said Monday AFP Sabine Kehm.
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“ Michael made progress given the gravity of his situation, but it will be a long and difficult process ,” had -she said last month, adding that “ is not possible to decide in light of the situation “.
The experts prefer to take all precautions fixing a period up to three years for an eventual recovery.
“ After the acute period, the road can be very long. We have seen patients improve between one and three years after the accident “, according to Dr. Bernard Vigué, intensive care at the Hospital of Kremlin-Bicetre, near Paris. Even reasonable time, “ one to three years ,” according to Professor Jean-François Payen who treated Schumacher for five months at the University Hospital of Grenoble.
In Grenoble, the seven-time F1 world champion, out of the coma, had returned to Switzerland on June 16 for treatment at the University Hospital of Lausanne, known for its experts in neurology, before joining his property located between Lausanne and Geneva.
The family of former F1 champion has nevertheless called “ optimistic ” about his health in a statement last month on its website.
“ We remain optimistic and hope the best for Michael. Your strength helps us to continue to support him in his fight “, could be read there.
These are particularly mobilized on this anniversary, posting thousands of messages of support on social networks in all languages with keyword like “ KeepFightingMichael “.
“ For a year, there is not a day when I have not thought about Schumi and I continue to wish him a speedy recovery #KeepFightingMichael ,” wrote Nanette Thomas at Twitter.
Another sign of optimism: Succession seems assured. At 15, his son Junior Mick was named vice-world champion in karting in its class in September after being crowned European champion. What give hope to this young person soon see his father to attend his exploits from the stands.
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