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Successfully undergoes ACL surgery Konstantelias has successfully undergone surgery on his torn ACL, completing the first step in what will be a long road back, according to Kicker.

Impact Konstantelias suffered the injury on the opening Bundesliga matchday against Hamburg, scoring his first goal for the club shortly before halftime before the devastating setback struck just after the break, following a promising debut in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup against Bayern Munich. Dortmund reacted to the long term absence on deadline day by loaning in Ethan Nwaneri from Arsenal, and Konstantelias now shifts his focus to rehabilitation and a gradual rebuilding process, with no concrete timeline yet given for his return.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Kovac rues Konstantelias injury after Dortmund make winning start A knee injury suffered by Giannis Konstantelias was the only blot on Borussia Dortmund's opening Bundesliga game, as they beat Hamburg 2-0.

AUGUST 30 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Suffers ACL tear Konstantelias suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during Saturday's 2-0 win over Hamburg and will be sidelined for several months, according to the club.

Impact Konstantelias' Bundesliga debut ended on a devastating note despite the midfielder scoring his first Dortmund goal in first-half stoppage time. The 23-year-old suffered the knee injury shortly after halftime and was forced off, with subsequent examinations confirming a torn ACL in his left knee. Konstantelias will now face an extended rehabilitation period and is expected to miss several months, representing a significant blow after he had immediately established himself in Dortmund's starting XI following his summer arrival.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers potentially serious knee injury Konstantelias suffered a left knee injury during Saturday's 2-0 win over Hamburg and was forced off in the 54th minute, according to Sky.

Impact Konstantelias picked up the injury during a challenge early in the second half and was unable to continue beyond 54 minutes. Dortmund are concerned the midfielder may have suffered a significant knee injury, with a potential ACL issue among the possibilities, though further examinations will be required before a diagnosis or recovery timeline can be established. The 23-year-old had quickly earned a place in the starting XI following his summer arrival, so an extended absence would remove an important creative option from Dortmund's attack.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with injury Konstantelias exited Saturday's game against Hamburger SV with an undisclosed injury in the 54th minute.

Impact The extent of the injury is uncertain, and further exams will be needed to determine how long he'll be out. For now, the former PAOK midfielder should be considered questionable at best to face Hoffenheim next Saturday.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Dortmund Konstantelias completed a permanent transfer from PAOK to Dortmund on Monday. He signed a five-year deal until the end of the 2030/31 season.

Impact Konstantelias turned heads during the 2026/27 UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds, notching three goals and an assist in four appearances for PAOK. Dortmund had been tracking him for quite some time, and now they've completed the deal on a five-year contract. Konstantelias should add another creative option in the final third for the Black and Yellow.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE