Borussia Dortmund are already facing an injury crisis heading into the 2025/26 season which starts against Rot-Weiss Essen on August 18. After replacing Mats Hummels in the 17th minute in his farewell match before taking retirement, Niklas Süle was substituted shortly before half time against Juventus.

Borussia Dortmund’s defensive worries deepened Monday with central defender Niklas Süle expected to be out for two months with a right calf injury sustained during a friendly game against Juventus. Süle suffered a muscle injury and had to go off just before halftime during Sunday’s match against the Italian team.