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Borussia Dortmund worried about Giannis Konstantelias' possible ACL injury

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 4:53 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Borussia Dortmund worried about Giannis Konstantelias' possible ACL injury
Summary

Borussia Dortmund is facing uncertainty regarding Giannis Konstantelias' fitness after he sustained a knee injury in Saturday's 2-0 Bundesliga victory over Hamburg. Konstantelias, who scored Dortmund's second goal, appeared to injure his left knee in a tackle shortly after halftime. While he left the pitch under his own power, concerns about a potential ACL tear have been raised by Dortmund's sporting director Nils Ole Book. The club has confirmed that Konstantelias will undergo further examinations to assess the severity of the injury.

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  • •Giannis Konstantelias injured his knee during Dortmund's match on August 29.
  • •He scored a goal and had an impressive performance before leaving the match.
  • •Dortmund's sporting director highlighted concerns about an ACL tear.
  • •Further examinations will determine the extent of Konstantelias' injury.
Latest Updates
  • 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Official | Borussia Dortmund confirm Giannis Konstantelias has suffered major ACL tear
  • 4:53 PMYahoo Sports — 😱 Dortmund new boy who had dazzled suffers SERIOUS injury
  • 4:36 PMYahoo Sports — BVB confirm horror injury: Giannis Konstantelias out for months
  • 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Dortmund's Konstantelias to miss 'several months' with knee injury
  • 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — Borussia Dortmund fear Giannis Konstantelias may have suffered ACL tear
What they're saying
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Borussia Dortmund newcomer Giannis Konstantelias will miss "several months" with a serious knee injury picked up in Saturday's home win over Hamburg, his club announced on Sunday. "Giannis Konstantelias has suffered a torn cruciate ligament in his left knee and will be sidelined for several months," the club said on social media.

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Borussia Dortmund have confirmed a serious injury to new signing Giannis Konstantelias, just one day after the Greek midfielder made an impressive Bundesliga debut.The 23-year-old suffered an ACL tear...

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Bundesliga victory over Hamburger SV. The 23-year-old will consequently miss several months of action, confirming Dortmund’s worst fears after Konstantelias was forced off shortly after the restart ...

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