Emre Can
BVB
Center Back
Ball-Playing Center Back
Jan 12, 1994 (32)
Right
6'1"
190 lb
Ruled out until 2027
Can (knee) isn't expected to return to full team training until after the winter break and will not play again in 2026, according to BILD.
Analysis: Can remains months away from competitive action as he continues his recovery from the torn ACL suffered against Bayern Munich in February. The defender has also undergone an adductor procedure during his lengthy rehabilitation, further delaying his return. Dortmund will therefore be without their captain for the remainder of the calendar year, with a return to full training targeted for after the winter break. A timetable for his first competitive appearance remains unclear and will depend on his progress once he rejoins the group.
Undergoes surgery during break
Can (knee) underwent an adductor surgery during the international break as a secondary procedure while working his way back from an ACL problem, according to Kicker.
Analysis: Can underwent further surgery to address the persistent problems in his adductor area. The procedure went well and will strengthen Can once he's able to make a full comeback, though that's not happening any time soon. The veteran midfielder, who can play as a center-back as well, might not be able to return before the end of the year and could be back after the winter break instead.
Facing lengthy recovery
Can (knee) is not expected to return until late in the year as he continues his recovery from an ACL tear suffered in late February, according to Ruhr Nachrichten.
Analysis: Can remains some distance from completing his rehabilitation, with his absence now expected to extend through a significant portion of the first half of the season. The 32-year-old was also left out of Dortmund's Champions League squad, further indicating that a return is not imminent. A precise comeback date has yet to be established, but Can will likely require a gradual reintegration after such a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
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