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Borussia Dortmund will host newly promoted SC Paderborn 07 at Signal Iduna Park on Saturday as part of the third matchday of the Bundesliga season. The encounter represents an opportunity for the home side to extend their impressive recent form under head coach Niko Kovač.
The Black and Yellows have demonstrated remarkable consistency, winning their opening two league fixtures to accumulate six points and establish themselves near the summit of the standings. Their recent performances have been particularly striking, with victories over TSG Hoffenheim and Villarreal in consecutive matches showcasing their attacking prowess. This winning momentum comes as Dortmund prepare for a testing fixture against their Westphalian rivals.
Dortmund have received positive news regarding their defensive options, with both Nico Schlotterbeck and Ramy Bensebaini returning to full training following recoveries from ankle and rib injuries respectively. However, several absences will complicate team selection, including Konstantinos Karetsas who suffered circulatory problems during the Villarreal encounter. Long-term injuries to Emre Can and Giannis Konstantelias persist, whilst Filippo Mane, Justin Lerma and the suspended Samuele Inacio will also remain unavailable.
The match will commence at 2:30pm BST on Saturday, 12th September. Due to United Kingdom broadcasting regulations, the fixture will not be shown live on British television as it falls within the traditional Saturday afternoon blackout period.
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Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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