Borussia Dortmund receive encouraging news on Giannis Konstantelias’ injury recovery

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Borussia Dortmund attacking midfielder Giannis Konstantelias is reportedly making encouraging progress in his recovery from a serious knee injury, raising hopes that the Greek international could return to action earlier than initially anticipated. According to BILD, the 23-year-old is progressing ahead of schedule in his rehabilitation from the anterior cruciate ligament tear he suffered during Dortmund’s Bundesliga opener against Hamburger SV in August.

Konstantelias has been working intensively on his recovery following successful surgery in September, reportedly completing rehabilitation sessions at least five days per week. The German tabloid reports, citing sources within Dortmund, that the midfielder is ahead of his original rehabilitation schedule. A comeback as early as February or March 2027 is now being discussed.

Borussia Dortmund have yet to establish an official timetable for his comeback.

Giannis Konstantelias could provide Borussia Dortmund with a second-half boost

Konstantelias made an immediate impression following his arrival, scoring his first Bundesliga goal in Dortmund’s 2-0 opening-day victory over Hamburg. The 23-year-old produced an outstanding first-half display, earning an eight in our Get German Football News player ratings before suffering the injury shortly after the interval.

The initial fears of a serious knee injury were subsequently confirmed, leaving head coach Niko Kovac without one of his most promising summer acquisitions. The setback also prompted Dortmund to strengthen their attacking options, with Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri arriving on loan to provide additional cover.

A potential return during the closing months of the campaign would provide Kovac with another creative option as Dortmund approach the decisive stages of the Bundesliga season.

GGFN | Peter Weis