Yukhym Konoplya - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates | FOX Sports

Diagnosed with torn MCL Konoplya was diagnosed with a partial tear of his knee's medial collateral ligament and will be unavailable for several weeks, according to Borussia Monchengladbach, per the Rheini...

Impact Konoplya will miss the club's training camp beginning next weekend at Tegernsee and is unlikely to be available before the first international break in mid October at the earliest, a significant setback after suffering the injury from a hard challenge in the win over RW Essen. He addressed the incident himself on Instagram, writing that he doesn't blame the opponent and hoped the injury isn't too serious and that I will work hard to come back even stronger.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off after brutal foul Konoplya was forced off in the 12th minute of Saturday's friendly against RW Essen due to a knee injury, according to Revier Sport.

Impact Konoplya was on the receiving end of a rough foul from an opponent that left him down on the ground, and after receiving treatment on the field, coach Eugen Polanski received the signal that he would need to be substituted. The nature of the challenge raises some concern, and further clarity on the severity of the knee issue should emerge as Borussia Monchengladbach continues its preseason preparations ahead of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Gladbach until 2029 Konoplya has joined Gladbach from Shakhtar Donetsk on a free transfer on a contract until June 2029, his new club announced.

Impact Konoplya brings significant experience to the Borussia Park, having made 114 competitive appearances for Shakhtar across all competitions including 15 Champions League outings, contributing seven goals and 15 assists while winning three Ukrainian league titles, two domestic cups and a Super Cup during his time at the club. Sporting director Rouven Schroder praised his physicality, willingness to play and leadership qualities gained as a regular starter for the Ukrainian champions and through 27 senior international appearances for Ukraine, where he has scored twice. Konoplia expressed overwhelming emotion at joining such a historic club with an incredible fanbase, admitting it would take a few days to fully process the magnitude of the move, while also having a previous connection to Gladbach having faced them in a charity friendly in May 2022 when the club hosted the Ukrainian national team.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE