Giannis Konstantelias suffers injury during Borussia Dortmund debut

Greek midfielder Giannis Konstantelias suffered a knee injury during his Bundesliga debut for Borussia Dortmund in a match against Hamburger SV on August 29, 2026. Konstantelias, who started the game alongside Karetsas, had previously scored in the season opener. The injury occurred in the second half while he was attempting to challenge for the ball.

Sources provide slightly conflicting information regarding the exact timing, with AlphaNews reporting the incident at the 51st minute and Goal News Cy citing the 53rd minute. Konstantelias was substituted by Sabitzer after limping off the pitch in visible pain. While initial reports suggest fears of a potential cruciate ligament tear, the severity of the injury remains unconfirmed.

The player is scheduled to undergo an MRI scan either on Sunday or Monday to determine the extent of the damage. His status for upcoming matches depends on the results of these medical examinations, which will be critical in deciding the length of his absence from the team.