There was a surprise inclusion on the passenger list for the Borussia Dortmund plane about to head for Cyprus, where the Black & Yellows will face Apoel Nicosia on Tuesday in the third match of their UEFA Champions League campaign: club captain Marcel Schmelzer was on board.

Not until after tomorrow evening's final training session, at the very earliest, will a decision be taken as to whether Schmelzer is ready to make his comeback following a five-week spell on the sidelines with an ankle problem. Coach Peter Bosz has taken 22 players with him to Cyprus – 18 of whom will be included in the official squad tomorrow. (br)