The team released this statement on head coach Hans Backe today:
“After consulting with Red Bulls Team Internist, Michael Farber, MD and other medical specialists, Red Bulls head coach Hans Backe decided to undergo a minimally invasive procedure Monday evening to remove his gallbladder after being diagnosed with cholecystitis. The surgery was successful, and Hans is now recovering and in good spirits. The medical team is confident that he will make a full recovery over the coming weeks. He will spend the next few days resting at home. In his absence, the squad will be managed by our experienced coaching staff. The club is confident that the coaching staff will help continue the team’s strong start to the 2010 MLS season.”
Unclear if he’ll be on the sidelines this Saturday but we’ll keep you posted. Feel free to put your well wishes to the coach in the Comments section.
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April 6, 2010 at 11:12 AM |
Feel better Hans. You should be Backe on the sidelines in no time.
April 6, 2010 at 1:35 PM |
Hans down he’s the coach that will bring us Backe to Backe titles!
April 6, 2010 at 9:15 PM |
Thanks to Hans the RedBulls are Backe on track!!
April 6, 2010 at 11:13 AM |
Get well coach! You’ve done a great job so far.
April 6, 2010 at 11:15 AM |
All the best coach! Hope you feel better soon.
April 6, 2010 at 11:17 AM |
Feel better, Coach! NY needs you strong, so enjoy your rest. The season is looking great thanks to your direction.
April 6, 2010 at 11:34 AM |
Good day sir,
please sir i want to join the red bull team
April 6, 2010 at 11:36 AM |
Get well soon Hans, who needs a gallbladder anyways.
April 6, 2010 at 11:42 AM |
Get better Hans!!!
April 6, 2010 at 11:44 AM |
Get well soon, coach!
April 6, 2010 at 11:57 AM |
the red bull football team
April 6, 2010 at 12:01 PM |
Feel better soon, coach! In Backe We trust!
April 6, 2010 at 12:02 PM |
Speedy recovery to you Mr. Backe. I’m sure you will be fine.
April 6, 2010 at 12:12 PM |
Get better, Hans!
April 6, 2010 at 12:56 PM |
Get Well Soon Mr. Backe! Your a great manager!
April 6, 2010 at 12:56 PM |
Best wishes, Hans! Hope to see you back on the pitch Saturday.
April 6, 2010 at 12:56 PM |
Get well soon Hans!
April 6, 2010 at 12:57 PM |
Feel better soon! We’re so happy to have you coach for us
April 6, 2010 at 1:09 PM |
Get well soon coach…We need you Backe soon
April 6, 2010 at 1:22 PM |
Feel better Hans! No more Fatty foods like Ostkaka 😦
April 6, 2010 at 1:32 PM |
Get well soon, coach. You are much appreciated, and we can’t wait for your return.
April 6, 2010 at 1:43 PM |
Coach, get well.
April 6, 2010 at 1:57 PM |
Hej Hans! Krya på dig! Hoppas du mår bättre snart och kan fortsätta ditt fantastiska arbete med vårt lag!
April 6, 2010 at 2:47 PM |
could it be another curse on the new york team when our first good coach gets ill immediately after the season starts … or just a coincidence? Either way, get better soon Coach Backe. We are very happy to have you with us –
April 6, 2010 at 4:16 PM |
Get well soon, coach!
April 6, 2010 at 4:57 PM |
Hope Mr. Backe is back at it soon.
April 6, 2010 at 5:05 PM |
Hans,
Wishing you all the best in your recovery. We will be missing you in the case you cannot make it out there for the next game.
All the best,
April 6, 2010 at 5:05 PM |
get well soon Hans
April 6, 2010 at 5:22 PM |
Weiterhin gute Besserung. Wir sind stolz auf Sie und unser Team. Our prayers and good wishes for a speedy recovery!
April 6, 2010 at 5:30 PM |
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April 6, 2010 at 5:41 PM |
Krya på dig!
April 6, 2010 at 5:55 PM |
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April 6, 2010 at 5:59 PM |
Mr. Backe, best wishes for a speedy recovery!
April 6, 2010 at 6:42 PM |
Wishing you good health and a fast recovery, Coach Backe.
April 6, 2010 at 7:32 PM |
any word on salou?
April 6, 2010 at 8:36 PM |
you can tell how much us fans respect hans with the amount of comments so far, if this was JCO in the hospital last year…..we would have just hoped it was us that put him there.
April 7, 2010 at 12:28 AM |
Easy does it Coach and take care of yourself. Thank you for bringing a new mentality to the Red Bulls and their fans. I look forward to seeing you on the sidelines soon.
April 7, 2010 at 8:16 AM |
Get well soon Coach Backe.
April 7, 2010 at 4:52 PM |
get well soon Coach! best wishes are with you