Nuri Şahin had a few choices to make with regards to group choice forward of Borussia Dortmund’s Champions League conflict towards Actual Madrid on Tuesday evening.

He confirmed that Gregor Kobel had a slight abdomen downside, which is the reasoning behind the Swiss goalkeeper solely coaching within the gymnasium this morning, whereas each Niklas Süle (abdomen) and Pascal Groß (muscular) each had issues heading into this recreation, however Şahin confirmed that the duo have returned. Whether or not they’re match sufficient to begin, is one other matter.

The lack of Groß in midfield might be problematic, however Marcel Sabitzer may additionally play that position whereas Felix Nmecha additionally stays an possibility for Dortmund. Defensively, Waldemar Anton is more likely to begin forward of Süle, as per kicker.

Şahin will nevertheless be with out 4 gamers: Yan Couto, Giovanni Reyna, Julien Duranville and Karim Adeyemi didn’t journey to Spain.

Predicted Borussia Dortmund XI vs Actual Madrid

Gregor Kobel – Julian Ryerson, Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck, Ramy Bensebaini – Emre Can, Pascal Groß – Marcel Sabitzer, Julian Brandt, Jamie Gittens – Serhou Guirassy

GGFN | Daniel Pinder