Overview
- Borussia Dortmund said scans confirmed a torn anterior cruciate ligament in Emre Can’s left knee and that he will be sidelined for several months.
- The 32-year-old was hurt before half-time in the 3-2 loss to Bayern Munich after a tussle with Konrad Laimer, briefly playing on before being substituted.
- The layoff ends his club season and removes him from consideration for Germany’s World Cup squad this summer.
- Sporting director Sebastian Kehl called the setback “extremely bitter” and pledged the captain will receive full support throughout his recovery.
- Head coach Niko Kovac said Can “heard something” in the knee and suggested continuing to play may have worsened the injury.