Barcelona will have a chance to strengthen their position in the top eight of the UEFA Champions League when they face Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday.
However, the Catalans are currently struggling and will need some luck to overcome last season’s finalists.
Fortunately for Barcelona, it seems that luck is on their side, as Dortmund is facing a significant injury crisis ahead of the match.
Dortmund’s injury crisis ahead of Barça clash
Dortmund practically have just one centre-back heading into the Barcelona clash this midweek.
With Niklas Sule and Waldemar Anton out injured, Nico Schlotterbeck is the only real centre-back option available at the expense of Nuri Sahin.
The Dortmund coach, therefore, could be forced to play Emre Can as centre-back, alongside Schlotterbeck.
Maximilian Beier, meanwhile, was forced off during the weekend draw with Borussia Monchengladbach. He will be out, joining the list of absentees.
Julian Brandt and Karim Adeyemi, too, have had struggles with injuries in the recent past.
However, in a rare positive for Dortmund, it appears both have somewhat recovered from their ailments and could be in the squad for the Barcelona game.
Whether or not either of them starts, however, remains to be seen, as Sahin would presumably want to take a more cautious approach.
All in all, Dortmund are in a poor run themselves and with so many key players missing due to injuries, it will be interesting to see whether or not Sahin’s men can sustain their good form at home.
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