Borussia Dortmund's Niklas Süle Out for Two Months with Muscle Injury

Niklas Süle suffered a calf muscle injury without contact with another player

Borussia Dortmund defender Niklas Süle will miss approximately two months with a calf muscle injury sustained in a pre-season friendly against Juventus. Get the latest injury update.

Borussia Dortmund defender Niklas Süle will be out for approximately two months due to a calf muscle injury sustained during Sunday's 2-1 pre-season friendly loss to Juventus. Süle, 29, was substituted in for Mats Hummels in the 18th minute but had to be taken off at halftime after struggling with the injury without any contact with an opponent.

This injury adds to Süle's history of struggles with muscle issues. In the past season, he dealt with problems related to his right syndesmosis, a ligament in his ankle. Coach Niko Kovac had initially hoped the injury might not be severe, but the diagnosis confirmed Süle will be sidelined for an extended period.

Borussia Dortmund's defender Niklas Süle will miss the German Cup first-round tie at Essen and the start of the Bundesliga season due to a calf muscle injury sustained in a pre-season friendly against Juventus. Dortmund's league campaign kicks off on August 23 against St Pauli, a match Süle will likely miss given his expected two-month absence. This injury adds to Süle's recent struggles with muscle issues and will force Dortmund to adjust their lineup.

ℹ️ Niklas Süle is set to miss the next two months after sustaining a calf muscle injury in yesterday’s match against Juventus.

Get well soon, Niki! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/DVaelCivm4

— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) August 11, 2025

Borussia Dortmund, a prominent club from the Ruhr Valley in Germany, has secured a spot in the Champions League league phase after finishing fourth in the Bundesliga last season. They'll join other top European clubs, including Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, and Eintracht Frankfurt, representing Germany in the competition.

Impact on Dortmund's Lineup:

Defensive Rearrangement: Nico Schlotterbeck is likely to partner with Emre Can in central defense during Süle's absence.

Transfer Implications: Dortmund might need to sign a new center-back in January if Süle's recovery extends beyond his expected two-month timeline.

Defensive Lineup: The team will need to adjust their defensive lineup without Süle for the next two months. Possible replacements include Nico Schlotterbeck, Waldemar Anton, Ramy Bensebaini, and Emre Can.

Upcoming Matches: Dortmund faces FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga and VfL Wolfsburg in the DFB-Pokal, among other matches, during Süle's absence.