Giannis Konstantelias Borussia Dortmund comeback, Digi Mart USA News: Borussia Dortmund striker Giannis Konstantelias could return to the pitch sooner than previously expected. According to the Greek outlet Sport24, citing information from sports journalist José I.
Araoz, his recovery is going better than anticipated.
The report says a return in the spring is the goal, and the summer signing could possibly be back on the training ground by late February or early March. Earlier in September, POAK Today and Sky had already reported that Dortmund expected an early return for the Greek player.
According to the source from the player’s home country, recovery would take between five and six months, which would put a February return on track. If his progress continues at this pace, the 23-year-old would be fit again in near-record time.
For comparison, Dortmund captain Emre Can is still recovering from a cruciate ligament tear suffered in late February against Bayern Munich, keeping him out for nearly nine months. Alphonso Davies also needed close to nine months to recover from the same injury during the 2024/25 season.
The Bundesliga’s second half of the season officially begins in late January, so the summer signing could still play a significant part of the campaign. Dortmund faces three demanding matches in early March against Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayern Munich and SV Elversberg.
The report adds that, after his recovery, Konstantelias is expected to be eased back into match rhythm carefully, beginning with very short appearances.
