Pascal Groß travels with the squad – set to feature in Turin | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund will, after all, be able to call on Pascal Groß for the opening Champions League match against Juventus Turin this evening (kick-off: 9 p.m.). The midfielder, who was unable to board the flight to Italy on Monday, will travel a day later and be available to coach Niko Kovac.

Kovac had already mentioned at the press conference on Monday evening that Groß might join the team later, provided his stomach and intestinal issues subsided. That now appears to be the case, as Kevin Pinnow from the "Ruhr Nachrichten" reports that the 34-year-old will indeed travel to Turin and be included in the matchday squad.

Starting appearance unlikely

However, it is rather unlikely that Groß will be in the starting eleven, as he was during Saturday’s 2-0 victory at 1. FC Heidenheim, given his less-than-ideal preparation and a body that is probably still somewhat weakened. Should Groß’s experience, composure on the ball, and vision be needed during the match, the 16-time international would likely be ready to come on.

Instead of Groß, Marcel Sabitzer is expected to move into midfield compared to Saturday. Jobe Bellingham would also be an alternative, while for Carney Chukwuemeka a starting spot would probably come too soon, and Salih Özcan would at least be available as a backup.

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