Borussia Dortmund have confirmed Sebastien Haller will be out of action for ‘several months’.
The Bundesliga giants’ statement comes after the striker was diagnosed with a malignant testicular tumour.
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Haller expected to miss ‘several months’
“Sebastien Haller will be absent from Borussia Dortmund for several months. Histological results revealed a malignant testicular tumor,” the club said in a statement on Saturday.
“Haller therefore has to undergo chemotherapy treatment.”
He continued: “We ask the media and fans to understand that we will not release any medical details regarding Sebastien Haller’s treatment beyond the information mentioned, neither today nor in the months to come.”
Quoted in the statement, BVB sporting director Sebastian Kehl said: “Sebastien will now receive the best possible treatment. The chances of recovery are very good.
“We wish him and his family much strength and optimism and our thoughts are with him during this difficult time.”
Sébastien Haller had completed the first stage of his treatment last week after being diagnosed with a testicular tumor.
The Borussia Dortmund striker, who joined the club in the summer, complained of feeling unwell after training earlier this month and immediate medicals detected the tumour.
He made the £26million move after excelling with Ajax following a difficult spell at West Ham United.
Now the world of football will do everything in their power to support Haller.
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