BVB worried: how bad is Bensebaini's injury? | OneFootball

After the Supercup against FC Bayern, BVB are worried about Ramy Bensebaini. The defender is now facing a spell on the sidelines.

After the defeat in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup against FC Bayern, Borussia Dortmund may have to cope with another setback. Defender Ramy Bensebaini suffered a rib injury in the 1-2 loss to the German record champions and had to be examined in hospital after the match.

For the 31-year-old, Saturday evening turned out to be bitter in more than one way. In the second half, Bensebaini collided heavily with his teammate Waldemar Anton in a challenge. The Algerian took Anton’s knee to the chest and had to be treated on the pitch for an extended period afterward.

Apparently, Bensebaini would have liked to come off early after that. However, because BVB coach Niko Kovac had already used up all of his substitutions by that point, the defender had to stay on the field. After the final whistle, Bensebaini was first treated in an ambulance and then taken to a Dortmund hospital for further examinations. According to Sport Bild, there is suspicion of a rib contusion. How long Bensebaini could be out remains unclear.

BVB concerns grow: Bensebaini facing forced layoff

Missing the Bundesliga opener against Hamburger SV next Saturday (29 August) would be especially bitter for Dortmund. The squad situation in BVB’s defense is already tense. Nico Schlotterbeck is still in rehab, and Emre Can is also currently unavailable. If Bensebaini is now ruled out as well, Kovac may have to improvise.

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But the injury is not the Algerian’s only problem. In stoppage time, Bensebaini was shown a red card after a hard challenge on Bayern new signing Ismael Saibari. Referee Daniel Schlager’s decision is likely to result in a suspension.

However, that would not affect the Bundesliga. Instead, Bensebaini would have to serve any possible suspension in the DFB-Pokal. So after an already miserable Supercup evening, the defender is now facing a forced break both because of injury and because of his dismissal.

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