Amid BVB’s Wave of Comebacks, a Devastating Blow Strikes Again!
Borussia Dortmund has been riding a wave of positive injury updates recently. Defender Nico Schlotterbeck (25) made a triumphant return after a six-month absence due to a torn meniscus in his left knee, already featuring in two starting lineups. New striker Fábio Silva (23) marked his comeback from an adductor injury, discovered during a medical check weeks ago, in a 2-0 victory over Mainz. Meanwhile, central defender Niklas Süle (30) has finally overcome a persistent calf muscle tear.
But a crushing setback has hit BVB’s rising star!
Central defender Aarón Anselmino (20), on loan from Chelsea, is once again sidelined by muscle issues. After suffering a setback during a sprint in training over the September international break, the young Argentinian has now reinjured himself during recovery sessions, according to BILD.
Anselmino has already sat out four competitive matches and will miss two critical upcoming games: tomorrow’s Champions League clash against Bilbao (9 p.m./DAZN, live ticker at BILD) and Saturday’s Bundesliga showdown with Leipzig (3:30 p.m./Sky, live ticker at BILD) due to his latest muscle injury.
This is a double blow:
► For Anselmino: The youngster made an instant impact in his debut during BVB’s 3-0 win over Union Berlin, showing he could have been a regular starter under coach Niko Kovač. However, with Schlotterbeck and Süle now back, he may find himself relegated to the bench once he recovers.
► For BVB: The club brought Anselmino in as an immediate defensive boost, but with no purchase option for the €8 million-rated loanee, his recurring injuries raise doubts about his long-term value. Over the past two seasons, Anselmino has been plagued by near-constant muscle problems, both at Chelsea and his former club, Boca Juniors.
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