Gio Reyna Faces Extended Absence Due to Injury

Gio Reyna, the 21-year-old winger for Borussia Dortmund and the U.S. men's national team, has suffered another setback in his recovery from a groin injury sustained during training with the USMNT last month. Dortmund coach Nuri Şahin confirmed that Reyna will likely be sidelined for at least six more weeks, missing upcoming international friendlies against Panama and Mexico, as well as two Concacaf Nations League matches in November. Reyna has managed only one brief appearance for Dortmund this season, amounting to just nine minutes on the field. His ongoing injury issues have prevented him from establishing himself in the squad following a challenging previous season split between Dortmund and a loan at Nottingham Forest. If the timeline for his recovery holds, Reyna might not return to action until March 2025, casting doubt on his participation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The injury woes have raised concerns for the U.S. team, particularly under new coach Mauricio Pochettino, who has already been forced to navigate player absences.