Defender Akanji to undergo surgery

It has been confirmed that Borussia Dortmund defender Manuel Akanji will undergo surgery on his hip and will be sidelined for up to 10 weeks.

The Swiss international has been dealing with the hip issue for several weeks, and after further assessment, it was decided that surgery was the best course of action.

Akanji has been a key player for Dortmund this season, forming a solid partnership at the back alongside Mats Hummels.

His absence will be a big blow to the team, especially as they continue to challenge for the Bundesliga title.

The surgery is scheduled to take place next week, and Akanji is expected to begin his rehabilitation immediately afterward.

The club’s medical staff are hopeful that he will be able to return to full fitness in time for the final weeks of the season.

In the meantime, Dortmund will have to rely on other defenders to step up in Akanji’s absence and fill the void left by his injury.

Manager Marco Rose expressed his disappointment at losing Akanji for such a crucial period but is confident in the depth of his squad to cope with the loss.

Despite the setback, Akanji remains in high spirits and is determined to come back stronger than ever following his surgery.