After horror tackle: Couto gives BVB fans hope | OneFootball

After a brutal foul in the DFB-Pokal, BVB star Yan Couto surprisingly speaks out. His words give fans new hope for the Bundesliga opener.

Yan Couto has given the all-clear after the rough foul by Kelsey Owusu in the DFB-Pokal match against Rot-Weiss Essen. The Borussia Dortmund right-back was struck on the knee with a raised leg and studs showing during stoppage time of the match, which BVB narrowly won 1-0. The incident was so severe that Couto had to be carried off the pitch on a stretcher.

“Hello BVB fans, I’m feeling better again! Thank you so much for all your messages. I hope I can be back on Saturday. See you soon, heja BVB!” Couto said in an Instagram video.

Fortunately, according to consistent media reports, the injury is less serious than initially feared. According to Sky, it is a painful bruise, without any structural damage to the cruciate ligament or other ligaments.

Couto could make possible BVB comeback against St. Pauli

This means there is a chance that the 23-year-old could already be fit for action in the Bundesliga opener next Saturday at 6:30 p.m. against FC St. Pauli.

BVB coach Niko Kovac reacted angrily to the foul after the match: “I don’t want to accuse him of intent, but that’s grossly negligent. Actually, that’s an assault.” The situation was especially tense because of the calf injury to Julian Ryerson, who plays the same position as Couto. Kovac commented: “It was a very unfortunate incident in training. It’s very painful, the calf is a small muscle. I hope it will be enough for the weekend.”

Despite concerns about Couto and Ryerson, Dortmund was able to celebrate reaching the second round of the DFB-Pokal thanks to the narrow 1-0 victory over Essen. Yan Couto’s possible return in time for the Bundesliga start now gives the team and fans reason for hope.

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