Borussia Dortmund are seriously concerned about their 27-year-old full-back Julian Ryerson. The Norwegian started in the midweek Champions League match against Barcelona, which the Blaugranas won 2-3, but was substituted at half-time. And the internal explanation given by the entity was that it had had circulatory problems.
However, in the following hours the club did not make public any medical reports, and the only official statements were made by the coach, Nuri Sahin, who, when asked if he could play against Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga this weekend, said: “Now will be seen.” Ultimately, Ryerson was not called up.
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The fact is that, as the German newspaper BILD revealed this Monday, the reason behind his change against Barça at half-time (Yan Couto came on for him) is more serious: the full-back, according to sources consulted by the newspaper, He collapsed in the locker room at half-time and had to be rushed by ambulance to a hospital once the match at Signal Ilduna Park ended.
The player has had a multitude of tests performed to find out more about what he has or the cause that could have caused this situation. Dortmund remains cautious in this regard, knowing that it has practically the entire week ahead of it to know whether or not the coaching staff could count on him for the next Bundesliga match against Wolfsburg or if the situation requires more time before knowing. if the player is fit to play.
