'Reyna is really upset' - Dortmund boss Rose pessimistic about USMNT star's fresh injury

Borussia Dortmund boss Marco Rose gave a pessimistic update on Giovanni Reyna after the United States national team star's fresh injury blow, admitting he's "really upset".

Reyna was handed his first start for BVB since August against Borussia Monchengladbach on Sunday, having missed the majority of the 2021-22 campaign due to a serious hamstring injury.

The 19-year-old looked lively in the first 30 minutes, but hobbled off in tears after going down while the hosts celebrated Marco Reus' opening goal.

Rose says Dortmund will be on hand to aid Reyna in his recovery to the best of their ability, but he was not optimistic about a swift recovery for the teenage midfielder.

"Gio is really upset, you can see that in the pictures," the coach told reporters after his team's 6-0 victory.

"We'll get the boy back and we'll give him all the support because we need him because he's an excellent athlete."

Rose added on the cruel nature of Reyna's latest injury to DAZN: "He's just gotten back from an injury, was in a really good mood, everyone was happy that he was back.

"It was important to have him on the pitch with his quality."

Dortmund were able to confirm that Reyna's injury is not a serious one on Monday, with his team-mate Dan-Axel Zagadou set for a longer period out after suffering a knock in the same game.

"Unfortunately, Dan-Axel Zagadou tore a muscle fiber during yesterday’s match, however, Gio Reyna did not suffer a serious thigh injury," the club have written on Twitter.

BVB have not yet given a firm timeframe on Reyna's recovery, but Rose's assessment suggests that he will be a doubt for the second leg of their Europa League round of 32 tie against Rangers on Thursday.

Unfortunately, Dan-Axel Zagadou tore a muscle fiber