Yukhym Konoplia sidelined with knee injury at Borussia Mönchengladbach
Defender Yukhym Konoplia has been diagnosed with a torn medial collateral ligament in his right knee, sustained during a friendly match.
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Borussia Mönchengladbach has officially confirmed the diagnosis for Ukrainian defender Yukhym Konoplia. The 26-year-old sustained a torn medial collateral ligament in his right knee during a friendly match against Rot-Weiss.
The injury occurred just 12 minutes into the game following a hard challenge from an opponent. This match marked only his second appearance for the German club since his transfer during the summer window.
The club has not provided a definitive timeline for his return to the pitch, though local media reports suggest the recovery process could take several weeks.
We are all very sorry for Yukhym. He had a great start with the team, brought a lot of energy, and showed his qualities in training. But he is a fighter. Immediately after hearing the diagnosis, he showed the right attitude and is already working on his comeback. Rouven Schröder
Sporting director Rouven Schröder expressed his support for the newcomer, emphasizing that the club will do everything possible to assist in his recovery process.