Dortmund captain Can out for season with ACL tear

AFP | Berlin

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Borussia Dortmund captain Emre Can will miss the remainder of the season after scans confirmed he tore his ACL in Saturday’s 3-2 home loss to Bayern Munich.

Dortmund confirmed the injury in a statement yesterday, saying Can “will be out for an extended period.”

Can clutched his left knee after tussling with Bayern’s Konrad Laimer just before half-time. The former Liverpool and Juventus midfielder played on for a few minutes but then signaled to the bench and was withdrawn.

Dortmund feared a serious knee injury after the match and sporting director Sebastian Kehl said yesterday the club’s worst fears were confirmed.

“Emre’s injury is extremely bitter. Not just for him, but for all of us.

“He is our captain, always puts the team first and is an important part of our club. Emre will receive all our support in the coming months so that he can make a full recovery.”