Testicular tumor in Haller: BVB striker has to undergo surgery

Status: 11/16/2022 10:32 p.m

Sebastien Haller, who fell ill with a testicular tumor before the start of the Bundesliga season, has had to accept a setback on his way to recovery. The Borussia Dortmund striker has now revealed that he needs surgery.

The 28-year-old announced this on Twitter. “I would like to say that the fight is not over for me. I will have to undergo surgery to finally put an end to this tumor that is keeping me off the field,” Haller wrote after the end of chemotherapy.

Dortmund at Haller’s side

On Wednesday, the club reported with supportive words for the French. “We wish you continued strength, Seb! Stay strong!Dortmund tweeted. Haller initially complained about being unwell after a session in July at the BVB training camp in Bad Ragaz/Switzerland. The tumor was discovered during intensive medical examinations. Haller had recently spoken of an improvement and with light training started, when the goalscorer can appear again for his club is completely unclear.

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