Pre-Match Analysis: An important away leg awaits Borussia Dortmund at Lille

After a draw at home in the first leg of the last 16 of the Champions League against Lille, the Black and Yellows will look to improve on the result away from home. 
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Borussia Dortmund - 10th - LWWDD: Felix Nmecha and Daniel Svensson are the only guaranteed absences to the squad that is traveling to Lille, as both have ligament injuries. On the other hand, Carney Chukwuemeka is reportedly back to the matchday squad and will be available for selection by Niko Kovač.

Lille - 7th - WWLWD: The confirmed absences for Lille are defenders Tiago Santos and Samuel Umtiti, as well as the right-winger Edon Zhegrova. Osame Sahraoui (match fitness) and Mitchell Bakker (muscle) are the players who have been said to be doubtful about the game.