Are BVB stars fit to face Bayern? Kovac provides an update | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund was worried about its stars Nico Schlotterbeck and Serhou Guirassy ahead of the Klassiker against Bayern Munich. Now, coach Niko Kovac reveals whether the two will be available for the Bundesliga showdown.

On Saturday evening (6:30 p.m.), the Bundesliga will feature the Klassiker between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Munich – and at BVB, the main question in recent days has been: Can Nico Schlotterbeck and Serhou Guirassy play in the top match?

Head coach Niko Kovac gave a slight all-clear at the press conference. Center-back Schlotterbeck, who only returned to the starting lineup at the end of September after a meniscus tear, is currently dealing with a mild cold. “The only one who came back a little under the weather was Schlotti,” Kovac explained. “He trained individually today, but we expect everything to be fine for the weekend.”

The 25-year-old had returned from the national team with a minor knock, but had previously impressed there and played both international matches against Luxembourg and Northern Ireland from the start under national coach Julian Nagelsmann. After his long injury break, Schlotterbeck is once again a fixture at BVB and is expected to extend his contract beyond 2027.

Kovac gives the all-clear for BVB stars Schlotterbeck and Guirassy

Kovac can also give the all-clear for striker Serhou Guirassy. The goal scorer had left the Guinea national team early during the international break after taking a knock to the thigh. “Serhou is our life insurance. Of course, the kick to his thigh bothered him a lot. He wasn’t moving well afterwards. Still, he tried to help the team, but he couldn’t do it in the way he normally can. Now everything is fine again,” said the coach.

The departure had been coordinated with the national coach, as Kovac emphasized: “Since qualification with his home country was no longer possible, there was an arrangement that he could come back here. He has now used the time here to prepare for the match.”

Apart from the long-term injured Emre Can, Aaron Anselmino, and Julien Duranville, Niko Kovac will likely be able to count on his regular squad for the Bundesliga showdown against FC Bayern Munich.

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