Preview

VfL Bochum

Possible lineup

Drewes - Oermann, Ordets, Masovic, Bernardo - Sissoko, Krauß - Geo. Masouras, Bero, Holtmann - P. Hofmann

Manager

Hecking

Bench

T. Horn, Gamboa, Koscierski, Medic, D. de Wit, Losilla, Miyoshi, Pannewig, Broschinski

Absentees

Bamba (not considered), Boadu (muscle injury), Grave (not considered), Jahn (not considered), Koerdt (not considered), Passlack (eye surgery), M. Tolba (not considered), Wittek (5th yellow card)

Players at risk of suspension

P. Hofmann (4 yellow cards), Passlack (4 yellow cards)

Regarding the game

Due to the absence of Wittek and Passlack, a switch to a four-man defense is possible. Broschinski is also an option up front.

Borussia Dortmund

Possible lineup

Kobel - Yan Couto, Can, N. Schlotterbeck, Svensson - Sabitzer, P. Groß - Adeyemi, Brandt, Gittens - Guirassy

Manager

Kovac

Bench

A. Meyer, Ostrzinski, Anton, Bensebaini, Kabar, Süle, Campbell, Car. Chukwuemeka, Özcan, Reyna, Wätjen, Beier, Duranville

Absentees

Lotka (not considered), Mané (thigh injury), F. Nmecha (knee ligament injury), Ryerson (red and yellow card suspension)

Players at risk of suspension

P. Groß (4 yellow cards), Yan Couto (4 yellow cards)

Regarding the game

On the right side, Süle or Groß could also play in defense, among others. For manager Kovac, there is little reason to make any changes.