Long lay-off looming? Dortmund issue update on Svensson | OneFootball

After Borussia Dortmund's 2-0 victory against FC Augsburg, Daniel Svensson's injury is causing concern for BVB. Sporting director Sebastian Kehl and coach Niko Kovac provide initial insights into the defender's situation.

Borussia Dortmund defeated FC Augsburg 2-0 – but Daniel Svensson's injury dampened the mood at BVB. The left-back had to be substituted in the second half after experiencing issues with his left ankle.

The incident occurred shortly before the end of the match. After a duel with Augsburg's Robin Fellhauer, the 24-year-old initially needed treatment on the field. Shortly after, his game was over, and Fábio Silva came on for the Swede.

After the game, there was at least cautious reassurance from Dortmund. Sporting director Sebastian Kehl told Ruhr24: "He had already been having problems with his ankle in recent games – today it was a bit more intense." At the same time, the BVB official expressed hope that the break might not be too long: "I don't expect him to be out for long."

BVB Coach Kovac Explains Svensson's Substitution

Coach Niko Kovac also reported that Svensson had entered the match already hampered. "He twisted his ankle last week against 1. FC Köln and went into today's game already in pain," said the coach at the press conference.

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The defender had already signaled to his coaching team early on that playing the full distance might be difficult. "He said at halftime that he wouldn't make it to the end. We then complied with his request," explained Kovac. Despite the setback, BVB secured the victory against Augsburg confidently. Karim Adeyemi put Dortmund ahead early, and Luca Reggiani secured the final score in the second half.

Whether Svensson will be available for the next Bundesliga match remains uncertain. Next Saturday, Dortmund will host Hamburger SV at Signal Iduna Park. Following that is the international break, which could provide the injured defender with additional time for recovery if needed.

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