Borussia Dortmund: Giannis Konstantelias suffers a torn cruciate ligament and will be out for several months

Giannis Konstantelias tore a cruciate ligament in his left knee during Borussia Dortmund's 2-0 win against Hamburger SV and will be out for several months. This was announced by the Westphalian Bundesliga soccer team. «The entire BVB family is behind you, Giannis! You will come back stronger!” wrote the club in a post on X.

Konstantelias was substituted due to injury in the second half of the win against HSV and was left holding his knee. The 23-year-old Greek, who had only joined BVB this summer, had previously played well and scored Dortmund's second goal.

Is Dortmund still signing a replacement?

Given the long-term absence of the offensive man, BVB may be active on the transfer market again. “We have to think about it,” coach Niko Kovac said after the game against Hamburg. “We have to see what else would be possible. We don't know if we'll do anything. But at least we will think about it. That’s clear.”

Sports director Lars Ricken also stated that they would discuss the topic. With a view to the end of the transfer period on Tuesday, the 50-year-old said: "At least we haven't planned anything for the next three days."