Bundesliga - Dortmund face three absences for the top match in Leverkusen
Borussia Dortmund are facing new personnel problems ahead of the Bundesliga top match at Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday. In addition to the long-term injuries to Felix Nmecha and Julien Duranville, Niklas Süle, Ramy Bensebaini and Salih Özcan could also miss the away game at the league leaders. "We already had a few injured players with us in Milan. Unfortunately, we were hit by a wave of colds. All three have been unable to train with the team since then. Of course, time is running out," said BVB coach Edin Terzic on Saturday. He announced that he would wait until Sunday morning before making a final decision.
For the runners-up, the clash with the Werkself could be a key game. If they lose, the gap between the fourth-placed team in the table and the unbeaten leaders would grow to an unassailable 13 points. "The pressure has been on us since the first matchday. This is a very important game, but the season is long. At best, we can only point in one direction at this stage," emphasized Terzic.
BVB want to use the momentum from the Champions League to bounce back at the top of the Bundesliga. "This is the top game of this matchday. The starting position speaks for spectacle, and we want to do justice to that with a good performance and a win," emphasized Terzic and announced that his team would not hide against the offensively strong Leverkusen team.
"They are brimming with confidence. But we also have reason enough to go into this game with confidence. We've also scored seven goals in the last 120 minutes in the Bundesliga and the Champions League and will present Leverkusen with a challenge," said the 41-year-old. "It won't be easy for them either."
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- Despite the absences of Niklas Süle, Ramy Bensebaini, and Salih Özcan, Borussia Dortmund aim to utilize the momentum from the Champions League to secure a victory in the top Bundesliga match against Bayer Leverkusen.
- Edin Terzic, coach of Borussia Dortmund, expressed his confidence in his team, citing their recent form of scoring seven goals in the last 120 minutes in both Bundesliga and Champions League matches.
- The clash between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen is particularly important for the runners-up, as losing this game would widen the gap between the fourth-placed team and the unbeaten league leaders to an insurmountable 13 points.
- Terzic emphasized that the season is still long and the team can only point in one direction at this stage, indicating their determination to maintain their position in the Bundesliga.
- The Werkself, led by Bayer Leverkusen, will present a formidable challenge to Borussia Dortmund, as they are currently brimming with confidence following their impressive performances.
- Borussia Dortmund will not shy away from facing Bayer Leverkusen's offensive strength, as Terzic announced that they will aim to provide a good performance and secure a win in this top Bundesliga match.
- With Felix Nmecha and Julien Duranville already sidelined with long-term injuries, and the addition of three more players, including Salih Özcan, missing due to illness, Borussia Dortmund faces significant personnel challenges ahead of the crucial game against Bayer Leverkusen.
- If Borussia Dortmund manages to secure a win in this top Bundesliga match against Bayer Leverkusen, they will regain their position at the top of the table, potentially setting them up for a successful run in the league.
- Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen, currently unbeaten in the Bundesliga, will be eager to maintain their outstanding form and extend their lead at the top of the table.
- The absence of key players such as Niklas Süle and Ramy Bensebaini may put additional pressure on Borussia Dortmund's defense, as they look to contain Bayer Leverkusen's prolific attack and secure a crucial victory in the Bundesliga's top game.
Source: www.stern.de
