Borussia Dortmund will host Werder Bremen in their second round of DFB Pokal fixture on Tuesday as they look to continue their unbeaten domestic start to the season.
Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen – Match preview and team news
- Date: Tuesday, 27th October.
- Kick-off: 8:45pm BST.
- Venue: Signal Iduna Park.
Borussia Dortmund team news
Borussia Dortmund enters their upcoming match with significant squad rotations and availability updates. Manager Niko Kovac has officially cleared midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka to play after he sat out early weekly training sessions for workload management.
In defensive adjustments, Joane Gadou is confirmed to return directly to the starting eleven. However, the squad faces notable absences; defender Ramy Bensebaini remains completely unavailable while serving the final match of his suspension picked up during the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup.
Furthermore, backup goalkeeper Alexander Meyer is a severe doubt for the bench after missing training with a fever and cold.
Long-term medical absences continue to heavily impact the roster, with Konstantinos Karetsas sidelined during ankle ligament rehabilitation, alongside Emre Can, Giannis Konstantelias, and Justin Lerma, who all remain out with severe long-term injuries.
Werder Bremen team news
Werder Bremen is navigating a severe squad selection crisis due to widespread injuries. Manager Daniel Thioune faces an immediate concern regarding Olivier Deman, who remains a major doubt following a foot tendon injury sustained over the weekend.
Star striker Niclas Füllkrug is fit but may face a late rotation decision to manage his overall competitive minutes and mitigate muscle fatigue.
The remainder of the squad is heavily depleted by definitive medical exclusions, as defender Niklas Stark and winger Justin Njinmah are ruled out due to muscular and fitness issues.
The team is missing significant depth across all areas, with Jens Stage sidelined by a severe thigh injury and Keke Topp recovering from a torn ACL.
Felix Agu, Salim Musah, Skelly Alvero, and Moussa N’Diaye complete a lengthy injury list, leaving the manager with minimal tactical alternatives.
Form
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund has found strong momentum, carrying consecutive victories into this fixture. After navigating a mixed stretch that included a tight 2-2 Bundesliga draw against Bremen and a narrow 1-0 Champions League defeat to Bodø/Glimt, BVB rebounded well. They secured a 2-1 away victory over Sabah FK in Europe followed by a hard-fought 1-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt, lifting them with confidence.
Werder Bremen
SV Werder Bremen enters the match in excellent form, remaining unbeaten in their last six outings across all competitions. Following a dramatic 2-2 draw at Signal Iduna Park earlier this month, they secured four crucial points in the Bundesliga. They played out a highly competitive 2-2 draw against SC Paderborn before sealing a thriller with a 3-2 away victory against Mainz 05.
Predicted lineups
Borussia Dortmund: Ostrzinski; Gadou, Anton, Ritter; Ryerson, Bellingham, Chukwuemeka, Svensson; Nwaneri, Beier; Albert
Werder Bremen: Hein; Arthur, Schmetgens, Pieper, Deman; Regeer, Lynen; Weiser, Chuki, Grull; Fullkrug
How to watch Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen?
The match is broadcast live on Premier Sports 1 for UK fans.
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