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Emre Can’s Return Delayed as Dortmund Eyes Defensive Succession

Management has publicly backed his captaincy during a lengthy adductor layoff that now jeopardizes his availability for Dortmund’s early-season matches

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Emre Can verarbeitet Hass der Fans, bleibt selbstkritisch und erhält Unterstützung von Kovac.

Overview

  • Emre Can remains sidelined with adductor problems since April, training individually and risking absence from both the DFB-Pokal and Bundesliga season openers.
  • Sebastian Kehl told Sky that Can’s rehabilitation will extend further, highlighting ongoing concerns over his fitness timeline.
  • Coach Niko Kovac publicly affirmed that Can should retain the captaincy, expressing confidence in Dortmund’s existing leadership choice.
  • In an 11Freunde interview, Can revealed he receives hate messages regardless of performance but emphasizes his willingness to self-criticize after mistakes.
  • With his contract ending in 2026 and a €8.5 million salary complicating renewal talks, Dortmund is exploring defensive reinforcements and considers Nico Schlotterbeck as a long-term captaincy successor.