Overview

• Brandt suffered the scaphoid fracture in the 10th minute of Dortmund’s first group game against Fluminense in Cincinnati.
• He continued to participate in the tournament wearing a splint and was brought on in the 58th minute of the win over Ulsan HD.
• Coach Niko Kovac confirmed that Brandt will train and play with the injury for at least the next three months.
• The upcoming medical assessment in Fort Lauderdale will determine if any bone displacement makes surgery necessary.
• Brandt has voiced hope of avoiding an operation and aims to be available for the round of 16 fixture in Atlanta.