Borussia vs. Borussia: possible absences, special praise and a prestigious clash
Borussia Dortmund aim to secure second place in the Bundesliga as they prepare for a historic 2,000th league match against Borussia Mönchengladbach. Having already qualified for the Champions League, Dortmund's strong form was highlighted by a 4-0 win over Freiburg, with manager Kovac praising their dominant performance. Several players are facing fitness questions ahead of the clash, while others are nearing returns from injury.
- ▪A win for Borussia Dortmund and a Leipzig loss in Leverkusen would secure second place in the Bundesliga for Dortmund.
- ▪The upcoming match against Mönchengladbach marks Borussia Dortmund's 2,000th Bundesliga game, including their 1,000th away fixture.
- ▪Karim Adeyemi participated in partial training, but Ramy Bensebaini is unlikely to play due to a swollen foot.
- ▪Yan Couto and Jobe Bellingham are recovering from illness and are expected to be fit for the weekend, while Felix Nmecha is improving but not yet training with the team.
- ▪Dortmund have won 924 of their 1,999 Bundesliga matches to date, with the club celebrating their 1,000th home game last weekend.
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