The defensive problems at Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund have worsened even further after the 2-3 defeat in the classic against FC Bayern. The reason for this is BVB captain Emre Can’s serious knee injury, which was officially diagnosed and confirmed the day after the narrow home defeat against Munich. The return of Niklas Süle is now all the more urgent.
The 30-year-old has been missing from Dortmund since mid-February when he suffered a muscle injury in his thigh. Since then, Niklas Süle has been working hard for his comeback.
According to information from the “Ruhr Nachrichten”, the 1.95 meter giant will soon be able to stand on the football field with full strength again. According to the newspaper report, his rehab training will be increased again this week before he can return to team training.
While the upcoming away game at 1. FC Köln next Saturday evening (from 6:30 p.m.) will probably come too early, the following home game against FC Augsburg (March 14th) could be a possible date for Süle’s comeback.
The 55-time national player has repeatedly struggled with health problems and injuries this season. Süle has only been in the BVB starting line-up seven times across all competitions in the Bundesliga, Champions League and DFB Cup.
Can injury worsens personnel concerns in the BVB defense
The problems in the Black and Yellows’ backline had become increasingly serious in the last few days and weeks. In addition to Niklas Süle, youngster Filippo Mané (muscle injury) and Julian Ryerson (suspended) were also missing against FC Bayern.
In February, Nico Schlotterbeck also had to take a break for almost two weeks with muscular problems. Due to captain Emre Can’s torn cruciate ligament, the list of failures became even longer.
In addition to Niklas Süle, Filippo Mané could also become an alternative for coach Niko Kovac again this month, according to the “Ruhr Nachrichten”.
