Can sent off as Dortmund loses again and Leverkusen drops more points in Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund captain Emre Can has been sent off as his team slumped to its sixth straight away defeat by 3-1 at MainzNOVEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Sent off early Can was shown a straight red card and sent off during Saturday's clash with Mainz.
Impact Can was sent off during the opening 30 minutes of Saturday's match against Mainz, earning him a suspension after the international break. It's not clear how long Can will be suspended after the break, but at the very least he will miss a Nov. 23 clash with Freiburg.
NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Scores opener in win Can scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 7-1 win against Celtic.
Impact Can converted a PK in the sixth minute to pave the way for Dortmund's easy win at home with his third goal in the campaign. He also helped on defense leading his side with a season-high three interceptions. The midfielder logged his sixth start in eight appearances so far.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Nets one in victory Can scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Friday's 4-2 win against Bochum.
Impact After playing as a sub in the last outing, Can was back in the starting group and came up with a key contribution as he buried a penalty shot in the 62nd minute to tie the score at 2-2. This also marked the second time in five league matches that he registered a season-high 60 completed passes. Additionally, he recorded his first tackle won of the Bundesliga campaign.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Another goal contribution Can assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Club Brugge.
Impact Can registered his second goal contribution in two outings as he set up Jamie Bynoe-Gittens for a shot from the left side of the box, which gave his squad a 1-0 lead in the 76th miniute of play. This also marked the third time in four appearances that Can accounted for over 50 completed passes. Additionally, Can registered season highs of four tackles and three tackles won in the match.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Caps rout with PK goal Can scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Friday's 4-2 win versus FC Heidenheim.
Impact Can came off the bench and made his presence felt in the scoring with a penalty in stoppage time. His composure to take the penalty was elite, but Can doesn't contribute much in the attacking end outside of those situations. Therefore, and considering he plays as a central midfielder, he shouldn't carry a lot of value in most formats, especially if he rotates in the XI.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Germany vs. Scotland highlights: Germany dominates in 5-1 win
JUNE 14
Nets off bench Can scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Friday's 5-1 victory against Scotland.
Impact Can came off the bench for the closing stages of Friday's clash and got his name on the scoresheet. The midfielder was an injury replacement called up late on but he showed why he's still an excellent contributor with Dortmund. Can likely won't see any sort of major playing time barring an injury to Robert Andrich or Toni Kroos.
JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE
Called up as injury replacement Can has been called up to the 26-man roster for Germany ahead of the 2024 Euros.
Impact With Aleksandar Pavlovic unfortunate cause of tonsillitis, Can will take his spot on the roster for Germany. He is coming off another solid season with Dortmund, starting 22 times in 25 Bundesliga appearances, recording two goals and two assists while logging in 63 tackles (45 won), 37 clearances and 22 interceptions. He is set to be used as a depth option in the defensive midfield, behind Robert Andrich and Toni Kroos.
JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE
Germany's Aleksandar Pavlović will miss Euro 2024, Emre Can called up to replace him
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has called up Borussia Dortmund midfielder Emre Can to replace Aleksandar PavlovićJUNE 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ready to return Can is available for Saturday's clash with Augsburg after serving a one-match ban.
Impact Can was suspended against Leipzig but is now fit and available for a place in the starting XI once more. The defensive midfielder is a consistent piece of the first team whenever fully fit and should return directly into the first XI now that he is fit and available once more.
APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE
Set for suspension Can was shown a fifth yellow card during Sunday's clash with Leverkusen and will be suspended for Saturday's trip to Leipzig.
Impact Can is set for a one-match ban due to accumulation, though that means he should be fully rested for a Champions League semi final against PSG. Marcel Sabitzer and Salih Ozcan should partner in holding midfield with Can on the sideline against Leipzig.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Sent off Sunday Can picked up a red card and was sent off in the 85th minute of Sunday's 3-1 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt. He scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) before his r...
Impact Can was shown a straight red card and given his marching orders after scoring during Sunday's win. The defensive midfielder will be suspended for at least one match on the other side of the international break. The goal was a nice boon even if the red card stung for Can, who will likely be replaced by the recently returned Salih Ozcan.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Busy at center-back Can recorded three tackles (three won), six clearances and one interception in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against PSV Eindhoven.
Impact Can made the switch into the backline as Salih Ozcan came into the starting XI. Can did well in his role, piling on the defensive contributions and making some heroic tackles to keep the clean sheet. Can is an important piece of the starting XI whenever he is on the pitch, at any of the variety of positions he's comfortable in.
MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE
Available as expected Can (illness) is on the bench for Dortmund during Sunday's match against Bochum.
Impact Can returns from an illness which kept him out of last week's match against Koln. The versatile Can settles for a role on the bench having started three straight matches prior to the injury.
JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Recovered for Sunday Can (illness) is expected to be an option for Sunday's match versus Bochum, confirmed manager Edin Terzic.
Impact Can will likely return to his starting XI spot after missing last match with an illness. His last appearance off the bench was Sep 29, having started the last 11 games played in a row, totaling an assist with 32 tackles and 18 clearances.
JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Out with injury Can (undisclosed) is out of Saturday's match against Koln due to injury.
Impact Can misses out on Saturday's match after suffering the injury in the buildup. The versatile Can, who played center back last week, is replaced in the starting XI by Niklas Sule.
JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to return Can served a one-match ban during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with PSG and is now eligible to return in the knockout stage.
Impact Can likely wouldn't have been risked either way with Dortmund already securing the top spot in group F. Still the midfielder is now eligible to return, which means Julian Brandt can move back to his normal role in attacking midfield heading into the knockout stage. Salih Ozcan could also see more minutes in a double pivot alongside Can moving forward.
DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against Gladbach Can (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Borussia Monchengladbach.
Impact Can returns from a thigh injury which has kept him out of Dortmund's past four matches in all competitions. The midfielder starts in the central three for Dortmund having scored once and provided two assists in nine Bundesliga appearances.
NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Training fully Can (thigh) took full part in training ahead of Saturday's clash with Gladbach, Ruhr Nachrichten reports.
Impact Can trained fully throughout the international break and is expected to be fully fit for Saturday's match. Can should slot straight back into the starting XI, especially with Felix Nmecha (hip) ruled out for the remainder of 2023. Marcel Sabitzer should also see an increased role in December.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out for UCL match Can (knee) is out for Tuesday's match against Newcastle.
Impact Can will be sidelined for another match, as he failed to make the team sheet for the third consecutive contest. Unfortunately for Dortmund, his absence will be a huge loss in a crucial UCL match. Salih Ozcan is once again the player taking Can's place in the midfield.
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Could play Tuesday Can (knee) could be an option for Tuesday's match against Newcastle, according to manager Edin Terzec. "The personnel situation is unchanged. It will be tight for Emre Can tomorrow...
Impact Can's availability for Tuesday's match is still up in the air as he continues to recover from a knee injury. The midfielder was a game-time decision for this weekend's match against Bayern, so theoretically, he should return against Newcastle. If he does get the nod in the starting XI, expect Salih Ozcan to return to the bench.
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Aiming for team training Friday Can (knee) trained individually Thursday and will aim to make a return to team training Friday ahead of Saturday's clash with Bayern Munich, said manager Edin Terzic. "Emre was bac...
Impact Can is still dealing with a minor injury that forced him to miss last match against Frankfurt. If the midfielder trains fully Friday, he likely get the call to start Saturday. However, Salih Ozcan would be the backup if Can does not pass fitness in time.
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
