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Niko Kovac names his starting XI for the game against his old club, VfL Wolfsburg. The big headline for the hosts is the return of Nico Schlotterbeck to the side after his injury at the end of last season.
The German international is straight back to the lineup, while Marcel Sabitzer also gets the nod in midfield. As for Wolfsburg, Christian Eriksen could make his Bundesliga debut off the bench. Both teams are unbeaten in the league after three matches.
Dortmund: Kobel ©; Bensebaini, Anton, Schlotterbeck; Svensson, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Ryerson; Beier, Adeyemi; Guirassy
Wolfsburg: Grabara; Fischer, Jenz, Koulierakis, Mæhle; Arnold ©, Vini Souza; Skov Olsen, Majer, Wimmer; Amoura
Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.
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