Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen – Predicted lineup and team news | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen are set to clash in the DFB-Pokal round of 16 this Tuesday, merely three days after their recent Bundesliga encounter.

This quick turnaround offers Niko Kovac’s squad an opportunity to solidify their superiority over a key rival. At the same time, Kasper Hjulmand’s Leverkusen side will be eager to bounce back in this knockout competition.

Both teams have their sights firmly set on advancing in the tournament, making this fixture one of the most anticipated matchups in the round, especially given their close proximity in the Bundesliga standings.

Borussia Dortmund team news

Dortmund will once again be without central defender Niklas Süle, who is sidelined due to a lingering toe injury and is unlikely to feature in this cup match. Additionally, forward Maximilian Beier remains a doubt with a recent muscle concern, confirmed as unavailable for selection.

Aside from these absences, Kovac is expected to field most of his key players, showing little indication of resting his usual starters for such a high-stakes match. Goalkeeper Gregor Kobel has been a standout performer this season, delivering excellent shot-stopping and maintaining several clean sheets, reaffirming his role as the first-choice keeper.

Up front, Karim Adeyemi enters this fixture in fine form, having scored in Dortmund’s 2-1 league victory against Leverkusen at the weekend, contributing to his impressive goal tally this season. Leading the line will be Serhou Guirassy, with Kovac publicly expressing strong support for his top striker, emphasizing the necessity of having a reliable goal scorer in a squad with title ambitions.

Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup

Possible Borussia Dortmund starting XI: Kobel; Anselmino, Anton, Schlotterbeck; Ryerson, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Svensson; Brandt, Adeyemi; Guirassy

When will the match kick off?

The match will kick off at 8pm BST on Tuesday, 2nd December.😂

How to watch Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen?

For viewers in the UK, the DFB-Pokal match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen will be broadcast live on DFB Play, the official streaming platform for the German Cup.

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