"Emre's injury is extremely bitter. Not just for him, but for all of us. He is our captain, always puts himself at the service of the team, and is an important part of our club. Emre will get our every support over the coming months to ensure his full recovery."
"Can had tried playing on with the injury but had to go off before the break. He received an ovation from the appreciative home fans when he finally went off."
Borussia Dortmund captain Emre Can sustained a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the team's 3-2 home loss to Bayern Munich in Der Klassiker on Saturday. Can attempted to continue playing with the injury but was substituted before halftime, receiving an ovation from home supporters. Dortmund's sporting director Sebastian Kehl expressed the significance of the loss, noting Can's importance as captain and team leader. The injury will sideline Can for several months, effectively eliminating any possibility of him participating in the World Cup this summer. The defeat also extended Bayern Munich's lead at the top of the Bundesliga to 11 points.
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