Dortmund's Konstantelias Out With Knee Injury

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Giannis Konstantelias faces several months on the sidelines after suffering a torn left cruciate ligament during Saturday’s 2-0 home victory over Hamburg.

The 23-year-old Greek international made a memorable first Bundesliga start by scoring Dortmund’s second goal before sustaining the serious knee injury early in the second half.

Medical staff helped Konstantelias off the pitch after the incident, leading head coach Niko Kovac to express immediate concerns following the match.

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Detailed follow-up examinations on Sunday confirmed the severe damage to his left knee, forcing the club to announce his lengthy absence on social media.

Dortmund's Konstantelias is out with knee injury (News Central TV) — Dortmund’s Konstantelias is out with a knee injury. Credit: Goal.com

The injury marks a frustrating blow for both the player and the club following his high-profile arrival from PAOK earlier in August for a reported €30 million ($36 million).

The high-stakes transfer went through despite intense backlash from PAOK supporters, who had previously occupied their home stadium to block his sale.

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