Dortmund Team News Page 12 - Soccer

Gregor Kobel - Fall victim to four goals Kobel made four saves and allowed four goals in Wednesday's 4-1 defeat to Atalanta.

Impact Kobel would have a rough night in net as Atalanta completed a comeback against Dortmund, allowing four goals while making four saves in the loss. This ends his UCL campaign with two clean sheets in 10 appearances. He will now return to league action on Saturday in a massive match against Bayern Munich.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund takes on Bayern but will der Klassiker live up to its name?

Der Klassiker is in danger of not living up to its name

FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Jurgen Klopp facing Red Bull axe? Future questions asked of ex-Liverpool boss amid Real Madrid links

Jurgen Klopp is seeing questions asked of his future at Red Bull, with reports in Germany claiming that the former Liverpool boss could be a...

FEBRUARY 26 • goal

Jurgen Klopp facing Red Bull axe? Future questions asked of ex-Liverpool boss amid Real Madrid links

Atalanta coach celebrates 'unforgettable night' after late drama seals Champions League comeback

Two red cards, a VAR overturn and a decisive converted penalty with the last kick of the game

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Can these UCL squads COMEBACK?

FEBRUARY 25 • YOUTUBE

Nico Schlotterbeck - Listed to bench Schlotterbeck (undisclosed) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Atalanta.

Impact Schlotterbeck was likely to be an option Wednesday and has made his return to a bench spot, not yet ready for starting time. That said, he will likely work off the bench at some point to test his legs. Once he does see the field, a regular starting spot should be waiting, only his second time all season not starting when an option.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Emre Can - Starting Wednesday Can (groin) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Atalanta.

Impact Can is back with his team as expected, not needing any time to work fitness up from the bench and finding a starting role immediately. This is massive news for the club as they gain back a great locker room presence and a veteran who has started in seven of his 13 appearances. That said, Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck and Ramy Bensebaini look to be their regular starters, with Can likely to be included in the mix every once in a while.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund criticizes police actions against fans going to Italy for Champions League match

Borussia Dortmund says “disproportionate” police measures have prevented some of its fans from traveling to Italy for Wednesday’s Champions League game against Atalanta

FEBRUARY 24 • Associated Press

Emre Can - Option to face Atalanta Can (groin) is available for the second leg of the Champions League clash with Atalanta, coach Niko Kovac confirmed "If they train with the team, they can also be used. Of course,...

Impact Can was sidelined for almost all of February with an adductor issue, and it's still unclear whether he'll be back in the starting lineup right away or come off the bench at first, but he should be able to see minutes in upcoming contests. He has been used as a central defender this season, so he'll likely challenge Luca Reggiani and Waldemar Anton for playing time.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Schlotterbeck - Late call against Atalanta Schlotterbeck (muscular) was back in team training Tuesday and will be a late call for Wednesday's second leg against Atalanta in the Champions League, the club announced.

Impact Schlotterbeck is trending toward a return from the muscular injury that kept him out of the last three games after getting back on the training pitch with the squad Tuesday, putting him firmly in the mix for Wednesday's Champions League second leg against Atalanta. The center-back will undergo late fitness checks to determine if he's ready to suit up, with a final decision expected in the coming hours. If he gets the green light, he's likely to slide straight back into the starting XI as part of the Black and Yellow's back three.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Emre Can - Could be available Wednesday Can (groin) was back in team training Tuesday and could be an option for Wednesday's second leg against Atalanta in the Champions League, the club announced.

Impact Can is closing in on a return from his groin injury after being spotted back in team training Tuesday, putting him in the frame for Wednesday's second leg against Atalanta in the Champions League. The captain will go through late evaluations to determine whether he's fit enough to suit up, with the final call expected in the coming hours. If he's cleared, his presence would be a major lift for the Black and Yellow, both from a competitive standpoint and in terms of leadership, as they push to lock in their spot in the next round.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Neuer targets sensational return for Borussia Dortmund clash despite Bayern Munich ruling injured goalkeeper out of headline showdown

The race against time is officially on for Manuel Neuer. In a turn of events that has caught the Bundesliga by surprise, the legendary Bayer...

FEBRUARY 23 • goal

Manuel Neuer targets sensational return for Borussia Dortmund clash despite Bayern Munich ruling injured goalkeeper out of headline showdown

Julian Ryerson - Set for suspension Ryerson will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the Bundesliga.

Impact Ryerson picked up his fifth yellow card in Bundesliga play and will serve a one-match suspension for Saturday's Klassiker against Bayern. The midfielder has been a locked-in starter on the right flank for Dortmund, logging heavy minutes and holding down that side with consistency. His absence forces a shake-up in the starting XI, with Yan Couto lined up as the top candidate to step in for the marquee showdown.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern Munich 3-2 Eintracht Frankfurt: Kane double enough to secure nervy win Bayern Munich opened up a nine-point gap over Borussia Dortmund at the top of the Bundesliga table, but they had to work for their win.

FEBRUARY 21 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Gregor Kobel - Holds on for draw Kobel allowed two goals while making a save during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Leipzig.

Impact Kobel allowed both goals in the first half but blanked Leipzig in the second 45 and Dortmund came from behind for a point. The keeper has allowed three goals while combining for seven saves and keeping a clean sheet in his last three Bundesliga starts. Kobel and company head to Atalanta for the second leg of their Champions League matchup Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Silva - Nets first Bundesliga goal Silva scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Leipzig.

Impact Silva entered the match in the 71st minute and earned a point with the game tying goal in the 95th. It was the first Bundesliga goal for Silva as he's combined for two goal involvements, four shots and two chances created over his last three league appearances.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Karim Adeyemi - Assists as substitute Adeyemi had an assist while taking an off target shot and creating a chance during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Leipzig.

Impact Adeyemi entered the match in the 76th minute and set up Fabio Silva in the 95th for the game tying goal. The assist was the first goal involvement since January 17th for the attacker as he's combined for two shots and two chances created over his last three Bundesliga appearances.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Ryerson - Records assist, clean sheet Ryerson assisted once to go with six crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 2-0 victory over Atalanta.

Impact Ryerson lifted a cross to the back post Tuesday to setup the opening goal of the fixture in Borussia Dortmund's 2-0 victory over Atalanta. The wide-midfielder led the attacking effort with six crosses (three accurate) and created two chances. Across his 90-minute shift, Ryerson also tracked back to contribute two tackles (one won), two interceptions, two clearances and one block to the defensive effort while earning a clean sheet.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Beier - Finishes counter-attack in win Beier scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 2-0 win against Atalanta.

Impact Beier sprinted the length of the pitch Tuesday to arrive at the back post and score Borussia Dortmund's second goal in their resounding 2-0 victory over Atalanta. The goal marks the first of the Champions League campaign for the attacking-midfielder who also contributed one clearance to the defensive effort. Across his last five appearances (four starts) in all competitions, Beier has scored twice and assisted once.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Serhou Guirassy - Two goal contributions in win Guirassy scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and two chances created in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Guirassy's towering header opened the scoring Tuesday before the forward assisted Borussia Dortmund's second goal with a driven pass into the box in their 2-0 win over Atalanta. The goal breaks a streak of three successive Champions League appearances without finding the back of the net. Across his last five appearances (five starts) in all competitions, Guirassy has scored six goals and assisted once.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Gregor Kobel - Three saves in win Kobel made three saves and secured a clean sheet in Tuesday's 2-0 victory versus Atalanta.

Impact Kobel turned aside each of the three Atalanta shots on goal Tuesday and made two clearances to record his second clean sheet of the Champions League campaign in a 2-0 home victory. Across his last five starting appearances, the veteran keeper has produced 13 saves and four clearances while conceding five goals and recording two clean sheets. Kobel's next challenge is likely to come Saturday as Borussia Dortmund travel to tussle with RB Leipzig.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Sule - Remains out Sule (thigh) won't be an option for Saturday's clash against Leipzig, coach Niko Kovac said in the press conference, according to Katharina Kupper from Ruhr 24.

Impact Sule picked up a thigh injury in the matchup against Mainz and remains sidelined as he works his way back from the setback. There is still no clear timetable for his return, leaving a noticeable dent in the depth of the back line, with the unit already running thin. In the meantime, young Luca Reggiani is in line for an expanded role as the defense looks to steady itself until reinforcements return to full health.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Schlotterbeck - Back on pitch, remains out Schlotterbeck (muscular) was back on the training pitch Thursday but will still be sidelined for Saturday's clash against Leipzig, coach Niko Kovac said in the press conference, ac...

Impact Schlotterbeck sat out the last two matches with a muscular issue and is trending toward a comeback after returning to training Thursday, but he's set to be held out again for Saturday's showdown against Leipzig. The center-back is pushing to get back on the field, yet the medical staff are taking the cautious route to avoid any setback. In the meantime, Ramy Bensebaini is expected to maintain his expanded role in the back three until Schlotterbeck is fully cleared to return.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

'I have a clear goal' - Karim Adeyemi aiming for 'the top' as transfer rumours swirl amid frozen Borussia Dortmund contract negotiations

Borussia Dortmund speedster Karim Adeyemi has finally broken his silence regarding his future at the Westfalenstadion. With transfer specula...

FEBRUARY 16 • goal

'I have a clear goal' - Karim Adeyemi aiming for 'the top' as transfer rumours swirl amid frozen Borussia Dortmund contract negotiations

Emre Can - Still sidelined Can (groin) is still not an option for play, according to manager Niko Kovac.

Impact Can is going to remain sidelined as he deals with a groin injury, with the defender not yet an option for play as they enter the UCL playoff stage. This will continue his absence to four games out, last playing in January. A return is still up in the air for the defender, with the club giving very little on his situation.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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