Borussia Dortmund make the trip to the Red Bull Arena on Saturday evening to take on RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga.
Dortmund head into the game in outstanding form, having put together six straight league wins. That streak has been backed up by a 2-0 success against Atalanta in the first leg of their Champions League play-off on Tuesday.
Borussia Dortmund team news
In his pre-match press conference, Niko Kovac revealed that Nico Schlotterbeck will not travel after picking up a muscle problem.
He joins skipper Emre Can on the sidelines, with the midfielder dealing with a fresh groin issue that is expected to keep him out until at least the end of February.
Niklas Sule is still missing because of a thigh injury suffered earlier this month, while Filippo Mane is also ruled out with a muscle complaint.
As a result of those absences at the back, 18-year-old Luca Reggiani is set for another start in a three-man defence alongside Waldemar Anton and Ramy Bensebaini.
There is better news in midfield, where Marcel Sabitzer is now back to full fitness and is likely to line up with Felix Nmecha after coming off the bench last weekend.
Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup
Possible Borussia Dortmund starting XI: Kobel; Reggiani, Anton, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Svensson; Brandt, Beier; Guirassy
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 5:30pm BST on Saturday, 21st February.
How to watch RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund?
For viewers in the UK, the match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football, with streaming available via Sky Go or NOW TV.
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