"Of course it hurts": BVB captain Can speaks out after surgery | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund will have to do without their key player Emre Can for several months following his cruciate ligament tear. After a successful operation, the BVB captain has now spoken out for the first time.

After his cruciate ligament tear, Borussia Dortmund captain Emre Can has addressed the public for the first time. The 32-year-old reached out to fans via social media after his surgery, giving his first insight into his emotional state following the serious injury.

During the Bundesliga top match against FC Bayern Munich, Can suffered the serious knee injury and had to be substituted. Later, the diagnosis was confirmed: cruciate ligament tear. As a result, the midfielder will be sidelined for several months. After the procedure, Can posted a photo from the hospital on Instagram. He wrote: “Thank you for all your messages and well wishes over the past few days and for so many of you thinking of me. That really means a lot to me.”

Despite the difficult situation, the Dortmund captain is already looking ahead. “The surgery went well, now the road to recovery begins,” Can explained, making it clear that he will do everything he can to come back as strong as possible.

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What hurts him most right now is not being able to help on the pitch. “Of course it hurts not to be able to help the team on the pitch during this phase,” wrote the 32-year-old. At the same time, he promised to continue fulfilling his leadership role off the field.

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Numerous companions responded to the post with encouraging words. Among others, Florian Wirtz, Lukas Podolski, Nuri Sahin, and Fábio Silva commented.

Despite the serious injury, Can can still count on the club’s support. BVB sporting director Lars Ricken already confirmed to WAZ that Borussia Dortmund wants to offer their captain a contract extension. As Can now begins his rehab, the goal remains clear: step by step back onto the pitch.

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