Predicted Borussia Dortmund lineup vs Werder Bremen
By Tushar Bahl
RB: Julian Ryerson - With Couto injured, Ryerson will keep his spot in the starting XI. The Norwegian international will be determined to make more of an impact going forward.
CB: Waldemar Anton - Sahin seems to prefer playing all three of his senior centre-backs in the back four. So we are set to see summer signing Anton start in the heart of the defence once again.
CB: Niklas Süle - Partnering Anton at centre-back will be Süle, who is enjoying a turnaround at Borussia Dortmund and has established himself in the starting XI.
LB: Niko Schlotterbeck - Schlotterbeck has been handed a new role and will line up at left-back. However, his role and responsibilites will change in-game, depending on whether Borussia Dortmund are in or out of possession.
DM: Emre Can - We aren't likely to see any major changes in midfield, with club captain Emre Can likely to start in the number six role. Although this may be a good opportunity to see how Pascal Groß might fare in defensive midfield.
CM: Pascal Groß - Regardless of his actual role, Groß will be in the Borussia Dortmund starting XI. He has three assists to his name in two games this season, and will be keen to add to that tally on Saturday.