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Giannis Konstantelias to undergo surgery next week, with return expected in March

From Ta Nea · () Greek

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  • Borussia Dortmund midfielder Giannis Konstantelias will undergo surgery in Munich next week after tearing his cruciate ligament.
  • He is expected to miss about five to six months, with a return targeted for around March 2027.
  • Konstantelias scored against Hamburg in his debut before suffering the left-knee injury later in the match.

Giannis Konstantelias' dream Bundesliga debut for Borussia Dortmund ended with a serious left-knee injury. The Greek attacking midfielder scored against Hamburg, then suffered a cruciate ligament tear that is expected to keep him out for five to six months.

Konstantelias will undergo surgery in Munich next week. His recovery target is around March 2027, leaving Dortmund to wait for his return later in the year.

The injury came only hours after he made an ideal start with his new club by finding the net in his first appearance. The immediate focus now shifts to the operation and rehabilitation.

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