Borussia Dortmund’s promising start to the season has been marred by a significant setback for one of their marquee summer acquisitions. Giannis Konstantelias, the Greek attacking midfielder purchased from PAOK for €26 million, has been ruled out for several months after sustaining a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Saturday’s match against Hamburg.
The injury occurred during what was otherwise a successful debut period for Konstantelias at the German club. He had made an immediate impact, scoring in his Bundesliga debut against Hamburg and catching the attention of supporters in earlier competitive fixtures, including the Super Cup final against Bayern Munich. Prior to joining Dortmund, the 23-year-old had demonstrated consistent attacking prowess with PAOK, contributing three goals and one assist in Europa League qualification matches.
The loss represents a considerable blow to Dortmund’s campaign plans. According to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, the club is actively exploring replacement options in the transfer market. With Germany’s transfer window scheduled to close on Monday, September 1, at 6 p.m. local time, Dortmund management faces pressure to identify and secure an alternative attacking option before the deadline passes.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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