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Dortmund Captain Emre Can Will Miss the Rest of the Season with a Torn ACL
Emre Can will miss several months after tearing his ACL during a key match, ending his season and dashed hopes for Germany's World Cup squad, club said.
- On Sunday, Borussia Dortmund confirmed captain Emre Can will miss the rest of the season after tearing his ACL in the 3-2 home loss to FC Bayern Munich on Saturday.
- During the first half, Can clutched his left knee after tussling with Bayern's Konrad Laimer just before half-time; he tried to play on but was withdrawn before the break.
- A former Juventus midfielder, Can joined Dortmund in 2020, became captain for 2023-24, and his contract expires this summer, ending his World Cup hopes with 48 Germany caps.
- Home supporters responded by applauding as scans confirmed the tear, and Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl said the club will support him in the `coming months`.
- With Dortmund's loss, the club described the blow as `extremely bitter`, deepening Bayern's 11-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga.
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