Borussia Dortmund make the trip to the Volkswagen Arena to face Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
Niko Kovac’s side sit second with 45 points from 20 matches, while Wolfsburg are 14th, on 19 points, hovering just above the drop zone and desperate for a result.
Borussia Dortmund team news
Young defender Filippo Mané is sidelined by a thigh/muscle problem, while Emre Can (illness) and Marcel Sabitzer (calf) are both doubts ahead of the trip to Wolfsburg, with Sabitzer already having missed recent Champions League action and still not fully over his setback.
Even with those concerns, Dortmund retain significant depth, particularly in midfield and attack. Gregor Kobel is expected to continue in goal, protected by a back three of Niklas Süle, Waldemar Anton and Nico Schlotterbeck in a system that has brought defensive stability.
Julian Ryerson and Daniel Svensson are set to operate as wing-backs, with Jobe Bellingham and Felix Nmecha forming the central pairing behind an advanced line of Maximilian Beier, Julian Brandt and Serhou Guirassy.
Head coach Niko Kovač has recently called for a stronger mentality from his players after a 2-0 home defeat to Inter in the Champions League, admitting he felt Dortmund “showed a little too much respect” despite insisting they “have [their] qualities, too.”
Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup
Possible Borussia Dortmund starting XI: Kobel; Süle, Anton, Schlotterbeck; Ryerson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Svensson; Beier, Brandt; Guirassy.
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 2:30pm BST on Saturday, 7th February.
How to watch Wolfsburg vs Borussia Dortmund?
For viewers in the UK, Sporticos lists bet365’s live streaming platform as a way to watch Wolfsburg vs Borussia Dortmund, available to eligible users with a funded account or qualifying bet.
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