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Football: Haller Ruled Out of Today's Champions League Match
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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Borussia Dortmund's Sébastien Haller to Miss Champions League Quarterfinal Against Atlético Madrid
Borussia Dortmund forward Sébastien Haller has been sidelined for Tuesday’s Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Atlético Madrid due to a recurrence of his left ankle injury. Dortmund’s coach, Edin Terzić, confirmed the setback on Monday, stating,
"Haller injured his ankle again unfortunately. He will now have complete rest for a week. There will be a final diagnosis on Saturday to determine the downtime a little more precisely. We assume he won’t be available for two to three weeks.”
Haller had previously demonstrated his resilience and scoring prowess by netting a critical goal in Dortmund’s 2-1 defeat at Atlético Madrid in the first leg of the quarterfinals. However, the injury occurred early during Dortmund's Bundesliga victory at Borussia Mönchengladbach this past Saturday.
Despite recovering from the same left ankle injury to compete and score in the Africa Cup of Nations final, securing the title for Ivory Coast, Haller faced repeated setbacks. His return to Dortmund's starting lineup on Saturday marked his first league start since mid-September, but he was forced to leave the field in the ninth minute due to the injury.
This news comes after Haller courageously returned to professional football last year following his recovery from testicular cancer, marking a significant comeback in his sports career.