Dortmund Team News - Soccer

Waldemar Anton - Trains individually, late call Anton (illness) has trained individually and is questionable for Sunday's match against Heidenheim, according to manager Niko Kovac.

Impact Anton is still dealing with an illness and will need to make some improvements to make the team sheet Sunday, with the defender only training individually. This continues to be something to watch as they continue without a starter in the defense. If he is to be left out again, then Nico Schlotterbeck, Ramy Bensebaini and Emre Can are set to start if this is the case.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marcel Sabitzer - Doubtful to face Heidenheim Sabitzer (calf) is doubtful for Sunday's match against Heidenheim, according to manager Niko Kovac. "It's not completely out of the question that he won't at least be able to take...

Impact Sabitzer is still dealing with some of his calf injury and is not yet deemed fit, instead doubtful for the contest due to the injury. He will need to be tested, and his option to play will be up to the team doctors. Even if he is fit, a bench spot is likely all he will see, although it appears more than likely they will give him another game to recover.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Sule - Option for Sunday Sule (back) is an option for Sunday's match against Heidenheim, according to manager Niko Kovac.

Impact Sule is back with the team after training earlier in the week, with the defender now training fully and deemed fit. He will likely return to a bench role now that he is fit and will hope to avoid injuries, more or a depth option between his multiple absences this season.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Julian Ryerson - Creative effort in loss Ryerson recorded one shot (zero on goal), 12 crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat against Inter Milan.

Impact Ryerson made his fourth start in seven Champions League matches after coming off the bench in Dortmund's previous fixture in the competition. He was active down the right flank and regularly looked to create chances. In the Champions League, he has completed 12 successful crosses with a 30.8 percent success rate, placing him among the top fullbacks in the competition. His 13 chances created also rank near the top at his position, and despite recording just one assist so far, the attacking upside remains clear. Ryerson will next feature for Borussia Dortmund in a Champions League matchup against Atalanta in two weeks, which shapes up as an even contest.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Silva - Three shots in loss Fabio Silva generated three shots (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Inter Milan.

Impact Silva showed the most intent in trying to find the back of the net for Borussia Dortmund but was unable to convert his efforts or test the goalkeeper. This marked his second start in the Champions League across seven appearances, after coming off the bench in Dortmund's previous fixture in the competition. Across all competitions, Silva has recorded just one goal in 22 matches and has struggled to replicate the form he showed last season, when he scored 10 goals in 25 matches for Las Palmas. His playing time remains unpredictable going forward, though he will have another opportunity in an evenly matched Champions League fixture against Atalanta.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gregor Kobel - Concedes twice in loss Kobel had three saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat versus Inter Milan.

Impact Kobel had a fairly average night, but the Borussia Dortmund defense allowed too many quality chances, which eventually caught up to him, along with a moment of individual brilliance from a free kick. In the Bundesliga, he has recorded 10 clean sheets in 19 matches, but he has struggled to replicate that form in the Champions League, keeping just one clean sheet in eight appearances. His save percentage in the competition sits at 59.5 percent, placing him around the lower end among Champions League goalkeepers. Dortmund's next Champions League fixture comes in two weeks against Atalanta, which shapes up as an even matchup and a chance for Kobel and the defense to turn around their form in the competition.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Waldemar Anton - Dealing with illness Anton missed Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League due to an illness, according to Sky Sports Deutschland.

Impact Anton has been a key player for Dortmund in recent weeks and his absence was greatly felt in the loss to Inter Milan. It remains to be seen if he'll recover in time to play Heidenheim on Sunday on a quick turnaround. If he doesn't, look for Filippo Mane to get another start at center-back.

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Filippo Mane - Suffers injury in loss Mane was forced off due to an undisclosed issue during Wednesday's UEFA Champions League loss to Inter Milan.

Impact Mane was included as part of a back three Wednesday, making just his second start of the season. However, he subbed off for Yan Couto towards the end of the match. The severity of the youngster's injury remains unknown, with his potential absence impacting the squad's defensive depth.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Sule - Trains individually, not an option Sule is out for Thursday's match against Inter Milan due to a back injury, according to manager Nico Kovac.

Impact Sule is going to be sidelined for the final league stage match of UCL play, with the defender suffering from a back injury. This will mark a second straight game out for the defender, luckily, a minor loss after he was unused in their past two games. A return could come at any time, potentially in their next few games.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Julian Ryerson - Assists from one of seven crosses Ryerson assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (four accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Union Berlin.

Impact Ryerson assisted Nico Schlotterbeck from a corner to help put Borussia Dortmund 2-0 ahead. He is the top set-piece taker for Borussia Dortmund this season. He completed four crosses in this game, which is the most he has completed in a game since October, when he completed six from a possible 23 attempts.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jobe Bellingham - Assists final goal in 3-0 win Bellingham assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Union Berlin.

Impact Bellingham provided his first assist of the Bundesliga season, but has provided two assists in the Champions League so far this season. The assist came from a powerful pass, which he drilled to the feet of Maximilian Beier. Beier was able ot use the speed of the pass to get it out from his body and place it in the far corner of the goal.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nico Schlotterbeck - Scores in huge away win Schlotterbeck scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Union Berlin.

Impact Schlotterbeck scored his third goal of the season, all of which have come in the last seven league games. The centre back was able to squeeze the ball in at the back post from a Julian Ryerson corner. This is the fifth game in a row that he has managed at least one shot on target.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Emre Can - Scores opener from penalty spot Can scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Union Berlin. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 59th...

Impact Can scored his third goal of the season in only his sixth start of the year. Of his five shots, four have ended on target and three have ended up in the back of the net. All three goals have come from the penalty spot, two of which have come in the last two league games.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Beier - Scores final goal in 3-0 win Beier scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 win against Union Berlin.

Impact Beier scored a late goal to secure a 3-0 win for Borussia Dortmund against Union Berlin. Beier returned to the starting lineup, having been on the bench for the last two games. This was the first time this year he has completed a full 90 minutes and rewarded his manager with a goal in the last 10 minutes. He controlled a strong pass from Jobe Bellingham and placed the ball into the bottom corner across the face of the goalkeeper.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gregor Kobel - Three saves in away clean sheet Kobel recorded three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Union Berlin.

Impact Kobel kept his 10th Bundesliga clean sheet of the season as he made three saves in the win against Union Berlin. This leaves him only one clean sheet short of his best season since joining Borussia Dortmund. This is his fourth game this season where he has kept a clean sheet and made three saves, but he hasn't kept a clean sheet when making more than three saves.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Dortmund deserved to lose in sorry showing at Tottenham, claims Schlotterbeck Borussia Dortmund slumped to a limp defeat in Tuesday's Champions League clash with Tottenham, and Nico Schlotterbeck offered no excuses.

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Nico Schlotterbeck - Two shots Tuesday Schlotterbeck had two shots (one on goal) in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Schlotterbeck took two shots in Tuesday's loss, his fourth consecutive match (including Bundesliga) where he recorded multiple shots. He also put one shot on target in each of those matches, an unexpected increase in attacking play that appears to be somewhat sustainable. He was put under a lot of pressure defensively following Daniel Svensson's early red card and finished he match with three tackles, four clearances and one interception.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Ryerson - Eight crosses Tuesday Ryerson had one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 86th...

Impact Ryerson subbed onto the pitch at halftime and easily was his side's most threatening attacker despite only playing half of the match. He logged eight crosses for the second time in the UCL this season, recording three accurate crosses and three chances created in the process. He also took one off-target shot and has still not put a shot on target in either the Bundesliga or Champions League this season.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Gregor Kobel - Concedes twice Tuesday Kobel had three saves and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 2-0 loss against Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Kobel conceded a pair of goals in Tuesday's loss, one before and one after Daniel Svensson's red card in the 26th minute. He has now conceded multiple goals in five of seven Champions League matches this season, a fairly concerning trend as the team prepares for the knockout round. The final group stage match is Wednesday versus Inter Milan, a side which has scored 13 goals through seven UCL matches this season.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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