Borussia Dortmund will have to do without Marcel Schmelzer for the next few weeks. The 26-year-old left back suffered a torn groin muscle in Wednesday’s Supercup match against FC Bayern Munich.

But there is also positive news as Oliver Kirch, who appeared to Friday’s training with a bandaged foot (cut on the foot), and centre-back Sokratis (fatigue problem) are expected to return soon.