Kovac rings the changes: this is Dortmund’s starting XI v Bilbao | OneFootball

In just under an hour, the ball will be rolling at Signal Iduna Park. Borussia Dortmund will face Athletic Bilbao on the 2nd matchday of the CL group stage. BVBWLD provides you with the line-ups for the game.

After the 4-4 draw against Juventus Turin nearly two weeks ago, Borussia Dortmund will play its first home game in the new CL season on Wednesday evening. The Black and Yellows will meet Athletic Bilbao.

Personnel-wise, little has changed for BVB since the 2-0 victory against Mainz last weekend. Niko Kovac has to do without Anselmino (muscular problems), Campbell (U20 World Cup), Can (adductor problems), and Duranville (shoulder injury).

Kovac makes five changes

In front of Gregor Kobel in goal, Niko Kovac has opted for a back three with Anton, Süle, and Bensebaini. Ryerson and Svensson will play in the wing-back positions in midfield. Sabitzer and Bellingham start in the center.

In the attacking midfield, Adeyemi and Chukwuemeka will start. Guirassy is set in the forward center.

With this, Kovac has made a total of five changes to his starting eleven compared to the game in Mainz.

The line-ups at a glance

Borussia Dortmund: Kobel – Anton, Süle, Bensebaini – Ryerson, Sabitzer, F. Nmecha, Svensson – Adeyemi, Chukwuemeka – Guirassy

Athletic Bilbao: Unai Simon – Inigo Lekue, Paredes, Vivian, Gorosabel – Rego, Jaureguizar – Gomez, Navarro, Willimas – Sannadi

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