DORTMUND (dpa-AFX) - Borussia Dortmund may be without their captain Emre Can for an extended period. According to reports from "Bild" and "Sky," the 32-year-old is expected to miss action until the end of the month due to recurring adductor problems.
Can will not be included in the squad for this Saturday's away match in Wolfsburg (3:30 p.m./Sky). Dortmund hopes that the midfielder, who has 32 caps for Germany, will be fit to return for the Bundesliga top clash against FC Bayern Munich on February 28.
The renewed absence of the captain, who was already sidelined at the start of the season, further exacerbates Borussia's defensive issues ahead of the crucial Champions League playoff ties against Atalanta Bergamo. Argentine Aaron Anselmino left the club again in January, while Italian Filippo Mane will be out for several weeks due to a muscle injury./sti/DP/he
