Giannis Konstantelias and Borussia Dortmund
31 August 2026
Borussia Dortmund new signing Giannis Konstantelias is facing a long-term absence after suffering a cruciate ligament rupture. The diagnosis materially advances the earlier concern over a potentially serious knee injury sustained during Dortmund’s Bundesliga win over Hamburger SV.
The injury leaves Dortmund with an unexpected attacking gap immediately before the transfer window closes. Jadon Sancho’s name has resurfaced because he is available as a free agent, although the supplied reporting does not indicate that Dortmund have decided to sign him.