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The German defender, Mats Hummels, has been ruled out for the remainder of the Bundesliga season with a knee injury. Hummels sustained the injury during Borussia Dortmund's defeat to VfL Wolfsburg on Sunday. The defender was replaced by Marco Reus in the second half and has since undergone scans that have confirmed his diagnosis. The 29-year-old is set to undergo surgery and will be out for six months, ruling him out of the rest of the league campaign. The news comes as a blow to Dortmund, who were already without injured midfielder Jadon Sancho. Hummels has been a key player for Dortmund this season, making 16 appearances in all competitions and contributing three goals and four assists. His absence could leave a significant void in their midfield, particularly against teams like Bayern Munich or RB Leipzig, who will be looking to exploit any weaknesses in Dortmund's defence. Dortmund manager Lucien Favre has said that he will look to fill the gap left by Hummels' departure by signing another centre-back in January. However,Football All-round Station the club will need to act quickly if they want to ensure that they have cover for Hummels when he returns from surgery. In the meantime, Dortmund will be hoping that Reus can step up to the plate and provide the defensive solidity that the team needs. The winger has impressed in recent weeks, scoring two goals in his last three matches, and could be relied upon to fill the void left by Hummels. Overall, the news of Hummels' injury is a setback for Dortmund, but it also presents an opportunity for other players to step up and make a mark. With Reus stepping into the breach, and the likes of Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham continuing to impress, there is still hope for Dortmund in the coming months. |
