Borussia Dortmund's Midfield Woes: Nmecha's Extended Layoff
Felix Nmecha, the newcomer from Wolfsburg, is dealing with a setback that will see him miss out on action until the end of the year for Borussia Dortmund. The midfielder, who was set to join the national team, had to abandon his plans due to hip issues. Speaking Thursday, coach Edin Terzic explained, "Unfortunately, it hasn't improved, and it's an area where little can be done with therapy. That's why he needs complete rest."
The team will do without Nmecha's contributions for some time, as he won't take the field again this year. Optimistically, Dortmund expects to welcome him back for team training during the first week of January, at which point they'll begin his slow reintroduction to the team.
While Nmecha's absence is certainly a blow, Dortmund's stellar soccer squad remains undeterred. The team has enough depth to cover for the select matches during which Nmecha will be out of commission. In the meantime, their focus will shift to preparing alternate midfielders to step up when they're needed.
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Contrary to the initial reports, it's been confirmed that Nmecha isn't dealing with a hip injury but rather a knee ligament issue. The midfielder suffered this injury during a game against Werder Bremen, although luckily, it isn't a cruciate ligament rupture. Despite these developments, his recovery timeline remains several weeks, during which he won't represent Borussia Dortmund.
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