Back on the field, Haller hopes to spark Dortmund’s revival
Dortmund's Sebastien Haller, right, high fives with Dortmund's Youssoufa Moukoko when entering the pitch as substitute player during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Augsburg in Dortmund, Germany, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Martin Meissner]
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Sébastien Haller has returned to playing for Borussia Dortmund after two operations for testicular cancer. Now he is setting his sights on reviving his club’s chances following a difficult start to the season. Haller was out of the game for six months before returning as a substitute in Sunday’s 4-3 win over Augsburg. Haller says he spoke with his teammates about the importance of keeping soccer in perspective. Dortmund is in sixth place in the Bundesliga and faces a tricky Champions League match against Chelsea next month.
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Dortmund's Sebastien Haller enters the pitch as substitute player during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Augsburg in Dortmund, Germany, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
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Dortmund's Sebastien Haller holds his son Eden after the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Augsburg in Dortmund, Germany, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
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