Borussia Dortmund Predicted XI vs Hoffenheim

Borussia Dortmund returns to Bundesliga action away to Hoffenheim following their 3-2 loss to Barcelona in the Champions League in midweek.

The biggest issue for Dortmund heading into this game is who will play in defence. Their only fit senior defender Nico Schlotterbeck suffered an injury right at the end of their game in midweek. Add on to this the injuries to Niklas Süle and Waldemar Anton and Dortmund have no centre-backs.

Emre Can played there in midweek and will reprise his role and he will either be partnered by Ramy Bensebaini who has played centre-back at Borussia Mönchengladbach, albeit in a back three or one of the midfielders in Felix Nmecha or Pascal Groß could join Can at the back. Left-back could also be a problem as Julian Ryerson had to travel to hospital due to circulation issues after being substituted at half time.

Maximilian Beier and Julian Brandt could return to the squad after they missed the game against Barcelona due to injuries.

On the wings, Julien Duranville could start again as he impressed against Barcelona in midweek.

Predicted Dortmund XI (via kicker):

Gregor Kobel – Yan Couto, Emre Can, Ramy Bensebaini, Julian Ryerson – Felix Nmecha, Pascal Groß – Maximilian Beier, Marcel Sabitzer, Jamie GIttens – Serhou Guirassy

GGFN | Jack Meenan