Emre Can
32-Year-Old
Borussia Dortmund
Bundesliga
OUT
Injury Knee
Est. Return 12/1/2026
Done for season
Can is out for the rest of the season after suffering a torn ACL, according to his club. "Emre's injury is extremely bitter. Not only for him, but for all of us. He is our captain, always puts himself at the service of the team, and is an important part of our club. Emre will receive every support from us in the coming months so that he can become fully healthy again."
ANALYSIS
Can is heading for a massive absence and long return to play, as the defender suffered a torn ACL in their last match. Unfortunately, this is a major loss of depth for the club as they enter the rest of their season, losing a major locker room presence. This will likely leave Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck and Ramy Bensebaini as the starting central defenders moving forward, with Can now focusing on recovery and likely a return coming near the end of 2026.
Can is heading for a massive absence and long return to play, as the defender suffered a torn ACL in their last match. Unfortunately, this is a major loss of depth for the club as they enter the rest of their season, losing a major locker room presence. This will likely leave Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck and Ramy Bensebaini as the starting central defenders moving forward, with Can now focusing on recovery and likely a return coming near the end of 2026.
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Forced off injured
Can was forced off with an apparent injury just before halftime in Saturday's clash against Bayern Munich, the club announced.
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Starting Wednesday
Can (groin) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Atalanta.
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Option to face Atalanta
Can (groin) is available for the second leg of the Champions League clash with Atalanta, coach Niko Kovac confirmed "If they train with the team, they can also be used. Of course, it helps if the two captains are on board".
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Could be available Wednesday
Can (groin) was back in team training Tuesday and could be an option for Wednesday's second leg against Atalanta in the Champions League, the club announced.
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Still sidelined
Can (groin) is still not an option for play, according to manager Niko Kovac.
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Rejected EPL sides last January
Can rejected a move to Manchester United during the recent January transfer window, Anthony Hay of The Daily Mail reports.
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'I didn't think about it for a second', Can said when explaining his decision to not join Manchester United during the January transfer window. The German midfielder is now playing for Borussia Dortmund on loan from Juventus.
'I didn't think about it for a second', Can said when explaining his decision to not join Manchester United during the January transfer window. The German midfielder is now playing for Borussia Dortmund on loan from Juventus.