That grim moment sees BVB’s new signing limp off injured

That looked bad! BVB’s new signing Giannis Konstantelias was forced off in the 52nd minute after a knee injury, just after he had netted his first goal for Dortmund in first‑half stoppage time to give the hosts a 2‑0 lead in the opening Bundesliga clash against HSV.

How quickly the match’s rhythm changed was clear after a dominant first half; Konstantelias, who had just scored in stoppage time to put Dortmund 2‑0 up, saw his celebration cut short.

Early in the second period, a challenge with HSV’s Jatta saw Konstantelias’ left knee awkwardly trapped, prompting immediate treatment and his removal from the pitch in the 52nd minute.

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Marcel Sabitzer entered as his replacement, while a dejected Konstantelias walked off alone. Fans feared the new signing had suffered a serious injury, a worrying sign for Dortmund’s early season hopes.

The moment was captured by Dean Mouhtaropoulos for Getty Images, showing the injured player’s forlorn walk down the tunnel.