Season over or all clear? BVB issue Süle update | OneFootball

After his injury in the match against Hoffenheim, Borussia Dortmund has given the all-clear on Niklas Süle. The center-back could still make a return for BVB in the final stretch of the season.

Borussia Dortmund will likely still be able to count on Niklas Süle in the closing stages of the season. After the center-back was injured in the Bundesliga match against TSG Hoffenheim (1:2), the club has now cautiously given the all-clear.

As BVB announced on Sunday, the 30-year-old has suffered only a “minor knee injury.” Süle will have to sit out for the time being, but a return before the end of the season is considered likely. The club said the defender is “expected to be available again in the final stretch of the season.”

The incident that led to the injury initially caused major concern. In the 37th minute, Süle slipped during a defensive action without any contact from an opponent, handled the ball in the process, and conceded a penalty. Hoffenheim’s Andrej Kramaric converted it to give his side the lead. Immediately after the match, the diagnosis sounded far more pessimistic. “There is already a suspicion of a serious injury,” said sporting director Lars Ricken.

BVB breathes a sigh of relief: Süle likely to be fit again soon

Coach Niko Kovac was also initially unable to give a clear assessment, but sounded mildly optimistic: “At least he was able to put weight on it. That is a good sign, after all.”

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In the meantime, the situation has eased considerably. A long-term absence no longer appears likely, which is especially important with the remaining matches in mind. Dortmund still have four games left to play, while the battle for the top spots remains wide open.

For Süle himself, it is about a farewell on a positive note. His contract expires in the summer and will not be renewed. Since joining from Bayern Munich in 2022, he has never fully lived up to the high expectations in Dortmund – also due to recurring injuries. Even so, he could still reach a personal milestone before leaving: he currently stands at 299 Bundesliga appearances and therefore has the chance to break the 300-game mark while still wearing the BVB shirt.

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