Mats Hummels, the German defender who plays for Borussia Dortmund, has been sidelined with an injury that is keeping him out of action until at least mid-December.
Hummels was injured in training earlier this week and is expected to be out for several weeks. He sustained an ankle ligament injury during training and underwent surgery to repair it. The recovery process will take time, but the club hopes to have Hummels back on the pitch by mid-December.
The injury is a setback for Dortmund, which had high expectations for its defense this season. Hummels has been a key player for the team, providing stability at the heart of the defense and playing an important role in the team's defensive efforts.
Dortmund is currently third in the Bundesliga table, just two points behind leaders Bayern Munich. The team needs every bit of strength it can get in the middle of the park, so losing Hummels could be a significant blow to their chances of winning the title.
Despite the setback,Campeonato Brasileiro Action Dortmund manager Lucien Favre remains optimistic about his team's chances. "We're going to miss Mats Hummels for a while, but we have other players who can fill in his place," he said. "We'll try to find solutions to make up for his absence."
In the meantime, Dortmund will look to rely on its other defenders, including Benjamin Pavard and Roman Bürki, as they try to keep their opponents at bay. With Hummels out of action, the team may need to rely more heavily on its midfielders and attacking players to provide the support needed to keep the defense intact.