The resurgence of Borussia Dortmund under Niko Kovač has many facets but their remarkable defensive solidity is one of their standout features – which bodes well ahead of facing Erling Haaland and Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has cast huge doubt over Mateo Kovacic’s availability for upcoming games against Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool.Kovacic returned to first-team training in

Due to calf problems, Nicolas Capaldo was recently absent from the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal. Now, the new signing is to be gradually prepared to be fit for the BVB clash.

Borussia Dortmund boss Niko Kovac has insisted that he is happy with Jobe Bellingham and explained that the club are working to build the youngster up, rather than throwing him straight into the starting line-up.

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BVB fans once again used the felt ball as a protest tool against the German Football League. The cause of the fans' anger this time was the scheduling of Borussia's matches. On banners, the Dortmund supporters declared: "We decide when you play" and "Pro Saturdays at half-past three".

Borussia Dortmund are ready to make rare contract compromises to keep Karim Adeyemi, with talks ongoing between sporting director Sebastian Kehl and super-agent Jorge Mendes. The German forward's new deal could include a release clause and a higher salary as Dortmund push to extend his stay beyond 2027.