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Dortmund Star Konstantelias Out for Months After ACL Tear
31 Aug
Summary
- New signing Konstantelias tore his ACL in his left knee during his debut.
- The midfielder is expected to be sidelined for several months.
- Konstantelias scored his first goal for BVB just before his injury.
Borussia Dortmund's new acquisition, Giannis Konstantelias, has suffered a significant setback just days into his Bundesliga career. The 23-year-old midfielder sustained a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee during his debut match yesterday, Saturday.
Konstantelias went down following a challenge in the 52nd minute of the game and was subsequently substituted. This injury is expected to keep him out of action for several months, marking a difficult start to his tenure with the German club.
Despite the unfortunate injury, Konstantelias did manage to celebrate a personal milestone before his departure from the field. He scored his first goal for BVB in first-half stoppage time (45+1), adding a bittersweet note to his debut appearance.
