DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund captain Emre Can will miss the rest of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
The Bundesliga club announced on Sunday that Can would be sidelined for “several months” with an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Lost 2-3 at home to Bayern Munich Saturday at Der Klassiker.
Kang tried to continue playing despite his injury, but had to leave before the break. When he finally finished the game, he received a standing ovation from the appreciative home fans.
Due to the severity of the injury, any hope that Kang would play in this match ended. world cup. The 32-year-old defender last played 48 games for Germany in September 2024, but still held out hope of a call-up.
“Emre’s injury is very difficult, not only for him, but for all of us,” Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl said. “He is our captain, always committed to the team and is an important part of our club. Emre will have all our support over the next few months to make a full recovery.”
Can’s contract with Dortmund expires at the end of this season. He has previously played for Juventus, Liverpool, Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern, and won the Bundesliga title in 2013, playing in four league games.
With Dortmund’s loss, Bayern now lead the league with an 11-point difference.
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