Borussia Dortmund Set to Face Hamburger SV in Bundesliga Showdown

Borussia Dortmund is scheduled to battle Hamburger SV this Saturday at Signal Iduna Park in a key Bundesliga matchup.

Current Standings

Niko Kovac’s team is positioned second in the league with 58 points after 26 games, trailing the top team, Bayern Munich, by nine points.

Recent Performance

Dortmund has encountered difficulties achieving consistent results lately, with three losses in their last five competitions. They faced setbacks with defeats to Atalanta and Bayern Munich but bounced back with two victories in the Bundesliga, defeating Köln 2-1 and Augsburg 1-0.

Injury Issues

Ahead of this match, Dortmund is grappling with various injuries that have affected player availability.

Key Absences

• Emre Can: The captain will miss the remainder of the season due to a cruciate ligament injury, which is a significant blow to the squad given his experience and leadership.
• Filippo Mane: Out because of a thigh issue.

Returning Players

In the last game, both Serhou Guirassy and Julian Brandt were used as substitutes but are anticipated to return to the starting lineup for this match. Karim Adeyemi could likely find himself on the bench as a result.

Doubtful Player

Daniel Svensson sustained an ankle injury in the match against Augsburg, leading to his substitution, and his availability for the upcoming fixture is uncertain. Should he not recover in time, Yan Couto is expected to fill his spot.

Projected Borussia Dortmund Starting XI

• Goalkeeper: Kobel
• Defenders: Sule, Schlotterbeck, Anton
• Midfielders: Couto, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Bellingham, Ryerson
• Forwards: Brandt, Guirassy

The match will commence at 5:30 PM BST on Saturday, March 21st.

For UK viewers, the match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Mix.