The games against Bayern Munich and TSG Hoffenheim have left their mark within the Borussia Dortmund team: Erik Durm is out of the team for the away match at Borussia Mönchengladbach this afternoon due to muscular problems in the groin area. Sven Bender (thigh injury) and Kevin Kampl (infection) will also be missing.

In addition, the wishful thinking that Marco Reus would be fit was not to be. The international still has problems in his groin area. Lukas Piszczek, Oliver Kirch and Nuri Sahin will also be out and this means the list of missing players has been extended to seven. At least Marcel Schmelzer, who was doubtful, signalled just before kick-off that he is fit. And: Mats Hummels is back in the team, which means that Sokratis is available to play at right back.

Borussia Dortmund: Weidenfeller – Sokratis, Subotic, Hummels, Schmelzer – Gündogan, Kehl – Blaszczykowski, Kagawa, Mkhitaryan – Aubameyang (br)