Disaster Hits Dortmund: Star Players Sidelined as Crunch Time Looms

 DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — A concerning start to the season has turned worse for Borussia Dortmund fans as they have been dealt a significant blow, with Karim Adeyemi facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a muscle injury.

The 21-year-old talent picked up the knock during the team's 7-1 demolition of Celtic, scoring an impressive three goals in a display that had fans purring over his phenomenal potential. However, his joy was short-lived as scans revealed a muscle problem that will force him out for at least a month.

The setback will undeniably be a major test for Dortmund as they battle for silverware on multiple fronts. Adeyemi's goal-scoring prowess will undoubtedly be missed, and the timing could hardly be worse as crunch time starts to set in.

If matters were not bleak enough, Gio Reyna has also suffered a setback in his recovery process, knocking the American star further off his goal of shaking off a lingering fitness issue. The US international was deemed surplus to requirements against Celtic, with his absence compounded by fitness complications that refuse to fully clear up.

Borussia Dortmund can ill afford such setbacks in what looks set to be a competitive ride to the finish line. Fans were optimistic following last week's thumping win over Celtic but might need to reevaluate their expectations now that Adeyemi faces time off. That optimism is certainly to be warranted once both stars return to match fitness, but any further setbacks could cost the Germans the points they desperately need to compete.