Giannis Konstantelias suffers ligament injury on Bundesliga debut
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 12:01 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Giannis Konstantelias of Borussia Dortmund sustained a cruciate ligament tear during his Bundesliga debut against SV Hamburg on Saturday. The Greek midfielder had previously scored in the team's 2-0 home win but fell injured after overextending in the second half, impacting his knee. Following tests, the club confirmed he will be out for several months. Coach Niko Kovač mentioned the need to consider a replacement before the transfer window closes. Dortmund faces a challenge as they look to fill the gap left by Konstantelias after just two appearances this season.
- •Konstantelias injured his knee in the second half against HSV.
- •He scored in Dortmund's season-opening win on Saturday.
- •Dortmund confirmed the injury following medical tests.
- •Coach Kovač is evaluating options for a potential replacement.
- •The transfer window closes soon, adding urgency to the situation.
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — Konstantelias suffers cruciate ligament tear
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Konstantelias suffers a torn cruciate ligament
- 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Cruciate ligament tear confirmed for Dortmund recruit Konstantelias
"Greek midfielder Giannis Konstantelias suffered a cruciate ligament tear on his Bundesliga debut on Saturday and will be out for several months, the German club has announced. He scored in the season-opening 2-0 home win over SV Hamburg and combined superbly with Serhou Guirassy and fellow new Greek signing Konstantinos Karetsas.
"Borussia Dortmund will have to do without new signing Giannis Konstantelias for an extended period. The midfielder suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during his Bundesliga debut against Hamburger SV...
"Borussia Dortmund will have to do without new signing Giannis Konstantelias for an extended period. The midfielder suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during his Bundesliga deb...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 12:01 AMKonstantelias suffers cruciate ligament tear
Borussia Dortmund will have to do without new signing Giannis Konstantelias for an extended period. The midfielder suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during his Bundesliga debut against Hamburger SV...
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 12:00 AMKonstantelias suffers a torn cruciate ligament
Borussia Dortmund will have to do without new signing Giannis Konstantelias for an extended period. The midfielder suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during his Bundesliga deb...
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 4:33 PMCruciate ligament tear confirmed for Dortmund recruit Konstantelias
Greek midfielder Giannis Konstantelias suffered a cruciate ligament tear on his Bundesliga debut on Saturday and will be out for several months, the German club has announced. He scored in the season-opening 2-0 home win over SV Hamburg and combined superbly with Serhou Guirassy and fellow new Greek signing Konstantinos Karetsas.
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