Will Süle never play for BVB again? First injury update | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund are worried about Niklas Süle after a bitter incident. Following the injury and the handball penalty, the center-back may already have played his last game for BVB.

The evening in Sinsheim may have been more than just a bitter defeat for Niklas Süle. In Borussia Dortmund’s 2-1 defeat to TSG Hoffenheim, the center-back injured his knee without any contact from an opponent — and in the very same scene also conceded a consequential penalty.

Shortly before halftime, Süle slipped in his own penalty area and went to the ground. While he was still receiving treatment, a second moment came into focus: as he fell, a shot from Andrej Kramaric struck his arm. After a VAR review, referee Daniel Siebert awarded a penalty. Kramaric converted confidently to give the hosts the lead.

The situation also sparked debate among pundits. TV expert Tobias Schweinsteiger gave a clear assessment of the scene on DAZN: “It’s extremely unfortunate how it happened, but the referee has to give it. It’s not about whether a player slips and hurts himself, but about the handball assessment.”

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That brought Süle’s evening to an early end. He had to be substituted in pain, with Ramy Bensebaini coming on for him. Particularly bitter: it was his first start since February — and possibly even his last in a BVB shirt. There is major concern about the severity of the injury. Sporting managing director Lars Ricken said after the final whistle: “There is already suspicion of a serious injury. He is sitting in the dressing room with a bandage on his knee. Now we have to wait for the further examinations.”

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After all, the 30-year-old’s future is uncertain anyway. His contract expires in the summer, and a departure is considered likely. The scene in Hoffenheim could therefore become the tragic final chapter of his time in Dortmund. Coach Niko Kovac at least tried to spread a little optimism after the final whistle: “He can put weight on it again, which is already a good sign. We’ll examine it over the next few days. I hope it’s not too serious.”

Whether Süle will actually play for Dortmund again remains open. Only one thing is certain: this moment in Sinsheim painfully sums up his time at BVB — both sporting and personal.

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