Mats Hummels, the captain of Borussia Dortmund, is currently sidelined after suffering a serious injury during the team's recent match against Bayern Munich.
The German defender was replaced in the second half of the game and it was later confirmed that he had sustained a serious ankle ligament injury. The severity of the injury is still unknown at this time, but it is expected to be a significant setback for the team.
Hummels has been a key player for Dortmund over the past few seasons and his absence will undoubtedly have a significant impact on their chances of winning major titles. He has made over 250 appearances for the club and is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in Germany.
Dortmund have already lost several key players due to injuries this season,La Liga Frontline including Marco Reus and Raphael Varane, so they now face an uphill battle without Hummels. However, the team will hope to find strength in depth and bounce back from this setback.
Injuries can be tough to deal with and it remains to be seen how long Hummels will be out for. In the meantime, the team will need to rely on their remaining key players to step up and fill the void left by their injured star.