Sébastien Haller’s First Dortmund Start Since Winning Africa Cup Lasts Just 8 Minutes

MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany: Sébastien Haller’s first begin for Borussia Dortmund since successful the Africa Cup of Nations ended nearly as quickly because it started on Saturday, placing his Champions League participation unsure.

Haller needed to go off early within the Bundesliga match at Borussia Mönchengladbach after twisting his left leg in a sort out. It appeared just like the Ivory Coast ahead suffered a recurrence of a left ankle harm that has blighted his season.

Haller made solely substitute appearances for Dortmund since getting back from the Africa Cup with the ankle harm, and he scored a late purpose to maintain Dortmund’s Champions League hopes alive in a 2-1 loss at Atlético Madrid within the first leg of their quarterfinal on Wednesday.

But his in poor health luck with accidents struck once more on Saturday when he was tackled within the second minute by Gladbach defender Nico Elvedi. Haller obtained remedy on the sector earlier than making manner for Youssoufa Moukoko.

Haller had been making his first league begin since mid-September. The extent of his harm wasn’t instantly identified. He spoke with Dortmund coach Edin Terzić earlier than making his solution to the dressing room.

English ahead Jamie Bynoe-Gittens later went off with a again drawback and was additionally a doubt for Atlético’s go to on Tuesday.

Terzić appeared extra optimistic about Bynoe-Gittens’ participation than Haller’s.

Haller scored late to guide host group Ivory Coast to the Africa Cup of Nations title with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria within the ultimate in February.

He missed the primary half of final season after being identified with testicular most cancers shortly after becoming a member of Dortmund from Ajax Amsterdam.

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