After cruciate ligament injury: BVB make decision on Can’s future | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund must cope with a severe setback following the classic match against FC Bayern. Captain Emre Can will be out for months with a cruciate ligament tear – yet the management apparently still plans to continue with him.

The shocking moment in the Bundesliga classic between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Munich has serious consequences for Emre Can. The BVB captain suffered a cruciate ligament tear in his left knee during the 2-3 defeat against Munich and will thus be out for several months. For the 32-year-old, the season is prematurely over.

The incident occurred shortly before halftime: Can twisted his knee awkwardly at the goal line while trying to shield the ball from Bayern's Konrad Laimer. Although the midfielder initially tried to continue playing, he eventually had to be substituted.

Immediately after the game, coach Niko Kovac feared a serious injury. "I don't want to say too much, but the doctor doesn't have a good feeling. The initial examinations are not entirely positive," the coach explained after the final whistle on Sky. The following day, Borussia Dortmund confirmed the diagnosis: cruciate ligament tear.

Despite the serious injury, Can's future at BVB could still be secure. As reported by BILD, Dortmund's management, including sports director Lars Ricken and sporting director Sebastian Kehl, plans to offer the captain a new contract.

Despite long break: BVB plans new contract for Can

According to the report, concrete talks about an extension are to be initiated after the upcoming surgery. A one-year contract is being considered, albeit with reduced and more performance-based terms.

The club wants to send a clear signal and support its leading player in this difficult situation. Kehl made it clear shortly after the diagnosis: "Emre's injury is extremely bitter. Not just for him, but for all of us. He is our captain, always puts himself at the service of the team, and is an important part of our club."

However, it remains open whether Can will continue to be Dortmund's captain in the future. Possible successors include Nico Schlotterbeck and Waldemar Anton. For the 32-year-old, the next steps are surgery and months of rehabilitation. Borussia Dortmund seems determined not to leave their captain alone in this challenging phase.

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