After Can injury: What are Dortmund’s plans for Süle now? | OneFootball

After captain Emre Can’s cruciate ligament tear, Borussia Dortmund’s personnel problems in defense are escalating further. Now, BVB’s focus turns to the possible return of Niklas Süle.

Borussia Dortmund must cope with another severe setback following their defeat against FC Bayern. Captain Emre Can suffered a cruciate ligament tear in the Klassiker and is expected to be out for at least six months. This significantly worsens the already tense personnel situation in defense.

The injury occurred during a challenge with Bayern player Konrad Laimer. Can remained on the ground in pain several times but initially tried to continue playing. It was only shortly before halftime that he finally had to be substituted. The feared diagnosis was confirmed on Sunday afternoon.

The long-term absence of the captain comes at a particularly inopportune time for BVB. Several players are already missing in central defense. In addition to Can, both Niklas Süle and youngster Filippo Mané are currently unavailable due to injury. Recently, Nico Schlotterbeck has also been struggling with muscular problems.

Süle’s comeback at BVB is drawing ever closer

The imminent return of Süle is now all the more important. The central defender has been working on his comeback since mid-February after suffering a thigh muscle injury. According to information from Ruhr Nachrichten, the 30-year-old is set to intensify his rehab program this week and may soon rejoin team training.

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However, it is likely still too soon for him to play in the away match against 1. FC Köln next Saturday (18:30). According to Ruhr Nachrichten, a return in the home game against FC Augsburg in mid-March appears more realistic. Süle has struggled with physical problems throughout this season and has rarely started matches so far. Given the current personnel situation in Dortmund’s defense, however, his return could become more important than ever.

In addition to Süle, BVB is also hoping for a comeback from Filippo Mané later this month. Furthermore, Julian Ryerson will be available again as an option after serving his yellow card suspension.

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