Latest injury updates on Mats Hummels injury Borussia Dortmund (21 words)

Mats Hummels, the German defender for Borussia Dortmund, has been sidelined with an ankle injury and is expected to be out for several weeks.

Hummels was injured during training earlier this week and will miss Saturday's match against RB Leipzig. He underwent surgery to repair a ligament tear in his ankle, which means he could be out for up to six months.

The injury comes at a critical time for Borussia Dortmund, who are currently sitting in second place in the Bundesliga table and have already secured their spot in the Europa League next season. Hummels' absence will undoubtedly be felt by the team, as he is one of their most experienced and reliable defenders.

Despite the setback, manager Lucien Favre remains optimistic that the club can find a solution to replace Hummels' skills. "We're not going to replace him," Favre said. "But we'll do everything possible to make sure we don't lose our level."

In the meantime, the club will look to bolster their defense by signing new players or making use of the loan market. The search for a replacement defender is ongoing, but it's clear that the club will need to act quickly if they want to ensure they have a strong squad heading into the upcoming season.

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