The BVB Bundesliga youth teams have a fixture-free weekend ahead, though it is not of their own choosing.

The U19s' match away to Alemannia Aachen, which was scheduled to take place on Saturday, has been cancelled due to an unplayable pitch and will be rescheduled for the New Year. Mike Tullberg will now turn his attentions to preparing for the crucial UEFA Youth League Clash with Besiktas (Tuesday at 14:00 CET, NLZ Brackel). The following Sunday, BVB will host Bundesliga-Nord outfit Hannover 96 in the DFB-Pokal quarter-final (kick-off at 15:00 CET, NLZ Brackel).

Having already had their fixture against Hennef called off last weekend, the Borussia U17s have now had their derby fixture away to FC Schalke 04 – scheduled to take place on Saturday – cancelled due to several positive corona tests. "Most of the players are doing well, the health of the players is the clear priority," declared head coach Sebastian Geppert. (wiwi)