Borussia Dortmund head to Stamford Bridge for the second leg of their Champions League last 16 clash knowing that a win will see them through to the last 8.
Edging past the Blues 1-0 in Germany, they hold a narrow advantage against Graham Potter’s side, who know that they will need to score at least twice to head through, something that they have managed just once in 2023.
Dortmund, on the other hand, have scored in every game since the World Cup break, a feat that should they repeat would require Chelsea to grab three to head through. With that in mind, it appears as though the ball is very much in Edin Terzic’s court, and the form tables suggests that there should be only one winner.
Here is how we expect the German outfit to line up, plus the latest injury news coming out of Dortmund ahead of the clash.
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There is mixed news for high-flying Borussia Dortmund as first leg hero Karim Adeyemi is set to miss the game through an injury sustained last month. However, Terzic will be able to recall first choice option Sebastien Haller, with the prolific ex-West Ham striker having recovered from cancer and having started each of the last two Bundesliga games.
Injury will also rule out former Arsenal man Donyell Malen, while talent Youssofo Moukoko is another that will be sidelined for the trip to Stamford Bridge and Julian Ryerson is suspended.
