In the top game of matchday 27, Borussia Dortmund hosts RB Leipzig on Saturday evening (6:30 p.m.). As usual, BVB coach Marco Rose will be answering questions from the media at a press conference before the game.
sport.de accompanies the BVB-PK from Dortmund on Thursday 11 clock in the live blog.
+++ What is the status of Haaland and Akanji? +++
The international matches during the week caused concern for BVB. In particular, the injury-related substitution of Erling Haaland in the Norwegian team’s game against Armenia was a cause for concern. Manuel Akanji also had to sit out a game for Switzerland. While the Swiss will probably get fit in time, everything is still open at Haaland. How are the two players really doing and are there other national players who have returned injured?
+++ Is BVB still a Bayern hunter? +++
With only six points behind FC Bayern, the championship title in Dortmund still seems possible in principle. It is clear, however, that a win against Leipzig is a must in order to keep the mini-chance of winning the bowl. However, the Saxons have recently developed strongly under Domenico Tedesco and should present themselves as opponents on an equal footing. How does Marco Rose assess the starting position?
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