Injury-Hit Borussia Dortmund Aims for Champions League Victory Against SK Sturm Graz

Borussia Dortmund, still reeling from a slew of injuries, is set to face SK Sturm Graz in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Following a 2-1 win over RB Leipzig, Dortmund aims to build momentum and rectify the disappointment of their previous 5-2 defeat against Real Madrid.

The team’s injury list remains a significant concern, with key players unavailable. Waldemar Anton will not be available for the match, meaning Emre Can will likely partner Nico Schlotterbeck in central defense. Can’s impressive performance against Leipzig, which earned him a spot in the GGFN Team of the Week, is a positive note for the team.

Head coach Nuri Sahin may opt to start Donyell Malen instead of Jamie Gittens, who Malen replaced during the match against Leipzig. Young players like Cole Campbell and Almugera Kabar could also see starting roles as Sahin looks to give some of the younger squad members valuable playing time.

SK Sturm Graz, currently leading the Austrian Bundesliga, has struggled in the Champions League, losing all three of their games so far. They will be led by former Arsenal youth player Mika Biereth, who has nine goals this season, and Bayern Munich loanee Lovro Zvonarek.

The match will be broadcast live on various platforms, including DAZN in Germany, Paramount+ in the United States, and TNT Sports/Discovery+ in the United Kingdom. The game is scheduled to kick off at 21:00 CET (15:00 ET) at the Westfalenstadion.

Dortmund, currently top scorers in the Champions League with two wins and one defeat, will be eager to continue their scoring form and secure another victory.