Dortmund's Schmelzer suffers groin injury

Schmelzer was withdrawn at half-time of Dortmund's 2-0 DFL-Supercup victory over arch rivals Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

And tests have revealed that the 26-year-old sustained a torn abductor in his groin, meaning he will be sidelined for Dortmund's Bundesliga opener at home to Bayer Leverkusen on August 23.

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