DFB Cup Woes: Dortmund's Quartet Woes After Stuttgart Exit
Borussia Dortmund's title hopes took a hit following their disappointing DFB Cup exit against VfB Stuttgart. The German giants are now grappling with injuries to four of their key players.
The first half of Dortmund's 2-0 defeat saw Youssoufa Moukoko, their U21 international striker, being substituted due to a stitch in his back thigh. Coach Edin Terzic confirmed after the game. Full-back Marius Wolf and midfielder Marcel Sabitzer, who took a blow to his calf, also had to be substituted before half time.
In a cruel twist of fate, defender Julian Ryerson, who came on as a substitute, twisted his knee towards the end of the match. Ryerson, a Norwegian player in the Borussia Dortmund squad, was seen leaving the stadium on crutches.
Coach Terzic hinted that they'll have to wait for further examinations to determine the severity of the injuries. The team's next challenge is a Bundesliga clash against RB Leipzig on Saturday.
Stuttgart, Dortmund's DFB Cup conquerors, will be analyzing their hard-fought victory. Despite the injuries, Dortmund will put up a challenge in the Bundesliga.
The DFB Cup exit has further clouded Dortmund's season, which has already been marred by injuries to key players like Felix Nmecha, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Ramy Bensebaini. The quartet's unavailability has undeniably impacted Dortmund's performance and squad depth.
Source:
Stern.de
Enrichment Insights:
- Julian Ryerson's knee injury is currently under examination, and the severity is yet to be determined.
- Felix Nmecha, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Ramy Bensebaini are still recovering from their respective injuries.
- These injuries have depleted Dortmund's squad depth and posed a challenge for the team in their Bundesliga match against RB Leipzig.
