Predicted Borussia Dortmund lineup for Hoffenheim clash
By Tushar Bahl
Borussia Dortmund vs TSG Hoffenheim: Expected Starting XI
Goalkeeper: Gregor Kobel
With all three of Borussia Dortmund's first-team centre-backs injured, Kobel could be in for a busy evening in goal against Hoffenheim. The Swiss goalkeeper will hope to deliver another strong performance between the sticks for his side.
Defenders: Yan Couto, Emre Can, Ramy Bensebaini, Julian Ryerson
In addition to the three centre-backs, Julian Ryerson is also a doubt to face Hoffenheim. But Borussia Dortmund will hope that he can overcome circulation problems that forced him to go off against FC Barcelona on Wednesday.
With Schlotterbeck, Süle, and Anton injured, Ramy Bensebaini could join Emre Can at centre-back on Sunday. The left-back has played in that role for Algeria on a number of occasions, and will hope to slot into that role seamlessly for Borussia Dortmund. Can is by no means a centre-back, but has been reliable in that role when called upon this season.
At right-back, Yan Couto could come into the starting XI and will hope to make an impact. Ryerson, if fit to start, could play at left-back.