Emre Can - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Starting Wednesday Can (groin) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Atalanta.

Impact Can is back with his team as expected, not needing any time to work fitness up from the bench and finding a starting role immediately. This is massive news for the club as they gain back a great locker room presence and a veteran who has started in seven of his 13 appearances. That said, Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck and Ramy Bensebaini look to be their regular starters, with Can likely to be included in the mix every once in a while.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Option to face Atalanta Can (groin) is available for the second leg of the Champions League clash with Atalanta, coach Niko Kovac confirmed "If they train with the team, they can also be used. Of course,...

Impact Can was sidelined for almost all of February with an adductor issue, and it's still unclear whether he'll be back in the starting lineup right away or come off the bench at first, but he should be able to see minutes in upcoming contests. He has been used as a central defender this season, so he'll likely challenge Luca Reggiani and Waldemar Anton for playing time.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Could be available Wednesday Can (groin) was back in team training Tuesday and could be an option for Wednesday's second leg against Atalanta in the Champions League, the club announced.

Impact Can is closing in on a return from his groin injury after being spotted back in team training Tuesday, putting him in the frame for Wednesday's second leg against Atalanta in the Champions League. The captain will go through late evaluations to determine whether he's fit enough to suit up, with the final call expected in the coming hours. If he's cleared, his presence would be a major lift for the Black and Yellow, both from a competitive standpoint and in terms of leadership, as they push to lock in their spot in the next round.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Can (groin) is still not an option for play, according to manager Niko Kovac.

Impact Can is going to remain sidelined as he deals with a groin injury, with the defender not yet an option for play as they enter the UCL playoff stage. This will continue his absence to four games out, last playing in January. A return is still up in the air for the defender, with the club giving very little on his situation.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with adductor problems Can (adductor) is ruled out for the time being due to injury, coach Niko Kovac said in the press conference. "Emre continues to have problems with his adductors."

Impact Can does not appear to be done with the adductor issues that bothered him earlier in the campaign, as he suffered a setback and will remain unavailable for some time while recovering from the new problem. This is a blow for the Black and Yellow, as he is a regular starter when fit and the team's captain, making his presence key from a leadership standpoint. His absence should open the door for Niklas Sule to see increased playing time in the back-three.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Can is out for Sunday's match against Heidenheim due to illness.

Impact Can is a lte absentee from the team sheet Sunday, with the defender having dealt with an illness and being unable to play. A return should come next game, facing Wolfsburg on Saturday, with Filippo Mane taking his spot against Heidenheim.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener from penalty spot Can scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Union Berlin. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 59th...

Impact Can scored his third goal of the season in only his sixth start of the year. Of his five shots, four have ended on target and three have ended up in the back of the net. All three goals have come from the penalty spot, two of which have come in the last two league games.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Converts late penalty Can scored a goal with his lone shot during Saturday's 3-2 win over St. Pauli.

Impact Can found the back of the net in stoppage time, converting the game winning penalty in the 95th minute. The goal was Can's first since November 22nd as he made his first start in Dortmund's last three league matches Saturday.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Scores from penalty spot Can scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Can would score the first goal of the match Saturday, with the player stepping up to the penalty spot to slot home the opener in the 34th minute. This marks his first goal of the season, coming just two games after making his season debut. He would also add seven clearances in the defense, once again suiting up in the center of the defense this season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Can (groin) is on the bench for Friday's trip to Augsburg.

Impact Can is back on the bench for Friday's clash after overcoming a groin injury. It's been a long spell on the sideline for the defender, but he should be back available moving forward. Even when fit he's likely to be a depth option in the midfield and back three moving forward.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available again after long absence Can has been included in the squad to face Augsburg on Friday for the first time this season, according to Kicker.

Impact The Dortmund captain returns for the first time since suffering an adductor injury in May, providing reinforcement in midfield and additional depth in defense. However, he is unlikely to be rushed into the starting lineup and is expected to gradually regain minutes off the bench in the coming matches.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Making progress Can (groin) is partially training and played with the U23 team this week, according to manager Niko Kovac. "It is still a partial integration, but they are making progress. While t...

Impact Can is seeing some decent work this week in his return from a groin injury, as the defender was partially integrated into team training after working with the U23s. The defender has yet to appear for the club this season, so this is good news, with a return likely coming after the international break.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Can (groin) is out for Wednesday's match against Athletic, according to manager Niko Kovac.

Impact Can is not going to be fit just yet, with the defender once again missing out due to his groin injury. This is a rough spell for the defender, as he has yet to appear this season. That said, it appears a return after the international break could be more likely for the German.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not training yet Can (groin) is out for Saturday's match against Mainz, according to manager Niko Kovac. "Emre is still not training with the team."

Impact Can is yet to join training and is still on the sidelines for the reception of Mainz this week. That said, he likely then remains a week or two away from a return, needing to train for a few days before a return is executed. He still has yet to debut this season and now has to wait until October, possibly out until the international break.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Will miss start of season Can (groin) will miss at least the first two Bundesliga games of the season after suffering a setback in his recovery, according to BILD.

Impact Can travelled with the team to the Austria summer training camp and has been working hard in his rehabilitation, but reports say that after a brief period of rehabilitation in the south of Germany that brought only a temporary relief to the captain, he suffered another setback to his adductor problems that keep him away from returning to team training for the time being. This is a big blow for the black and yellow since Can will likely miss the first two Bundesliga games against St. Pauli and Union Berlin, on Aug. 23 and Aug. 31 respectively. Can is a regular starter for Dortmund when fit, therefore his absence will force a change in the starting squad, with Julian Ryerson likely getting a more central role in the backline and Yan Couto seeing increased playing time on the right flank.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Spotted running Wednesday Can (groin) was spotted running on Wednesday during the Austria training camp, according to his club.

Impact Can traveled with the team for the Austria training camp and was spotted making runs around an athletic stadium during his rehabilitation from a groin injury. This is a good development for the captain, although he might not be ready to feature in a friendly game yet and will still remain a doubt for Dortmund's season opener.

AUGUST 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling to Austria Can (groin) is traveling to Austria for the club's training camp, according to his team.

Impact Can has received a positive update ahead of the season after hw was stated as doubtful for the opening match, as the midfielder has been selected for a traveling squad for a training camp in Austria. That said, this still doesn't confirm he is fit, needing to train with the team and likely play in a friendly. This will still make him a close call for the season opener.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Season start in doubt Can (groin) is in doubt to miss the start of the Bundesliga, Ruhr Nachrichten reports.

Impact Can suffered the injury before the Club World Cup and ended up missing the tournament. He's now a serious doubt for the start of the season. Can is expected to compete as the middle option in Dortmund's back three, as he struggles to keep up with the rigors of a job in holding midfield at this point in his career.

JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with groin injury Can (groin) is dealing with an injury and has not been included in the squad that will participate in the Club World Cup, the club announced.

Impact Can is dealing with adductor problems and is unavailable for the time being. The BVB captain will not travel with the squad for the Club World Cup and will aim to recover fully and return fit for the pre-season with the black and yellows. Ramy Bensebaini is expected to continue getting an increased role in the backline while Can remains sidelined.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Majority of season spent in defense Can registered three goals on nine shots to go along with nine crosses, 20 interceptions, 50 tackles and 86 clearances in 31 appearances (23 starts) this season.

Impact Can saw a major change of roles in he 2024/25 campaign, with the midfielder no longer in the engine room and concluding the season primarily serving as center-back. This was an early change for the German, moving to the defense in November, which heavily hurt his offensive production, as he only saw three goal contributions. This will be something to watch heading into the new season, as a continued role in the defense will hurt his production, but could add a new central defender to the mix with a bit more attacking prowess as a former midfielder.

MAY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for bench Can (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Gladbach.

Impact Can was training this week, so it's no surprise to see the midfielder on the team sheet Sunday. However, he only sees a spot on the bench, not in his typical starting role. That said, he should return to that spot next contest after testing his legs.

APRIL 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains, option Sunday Can (undisclosed) has trained again and is an option for Sunday's match against Gladbach, according to manager Niko Kovac. "Emre participated in training, so we had everyone availa...

Impact Can is looking at a return Sunday, with the defender appearing to be fit again after missing out against Barcelona. This is good news for the club, as he is a regular satrter when fit. That said, he will be expected to see a starting role immediately, likely seeing that spot if fit.

APRIL 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Bundesliga Preview: Cup trouble puts a question mark over Bayern's strong start

Guirassy sends Dortmund through against local rival Essen in German Cup

Dortmund's defensive worries deepen with Niklas Süle out for 2 months with a calf injury