DORTMUND NEWS

Jude Bellingham - Assists with lone chance created Bellingham had an assist with his lone chance created while taking one shot on goal during Saturday's 3-1 win over Mainz.

Impact Bellingham set up Erling Haaland in the 94th minute assisting the third goal of the match for Dortmund. The assist was the second of the season for the midfielder, coming from his lone chance created in the match.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Reus - Opens the scoring early Reus scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing three times inaccurately during Saturday's 3-1 win over Mainz.

Impact Reus found the back of the net in the third minute, opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the second of the season for the attacker coming from his lone shot in the match.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gregor Kobel - Beaten once in win Kobel allowed a goal while making a save during Saturday's 3-1 win over Mainz.

Impact Kobel allowed his lone goal of the match in the 87th minute but it wasn't enough to deter Dortmund from the three points. The keeper has now allowed 14 goals in eight league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 18.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Erling Haaland - Nets second half brace Haaland scored two goals while taking four shots (three on goal) and creating two chances during Saturday's 3-1 win over Mainz.

Impact Haaland found the back of the net in the 54th and 94th minutes scoring two of Dortmund's three goals on the day. The goals upped the forward's season total to nine, while his four shots led Dortmund in the win.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Reyna - Misses match against Mainz Reyna will not take part in the match against Mainz on Saturday.

Impact Reyna will not feature in the match against Mainz. The young midfielder could not recover in time from a hamstring injury.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thorgan Hazard - Starts on bench against Mainz Hazard has not been included in the starting XI for the match against Mainz on Saturday.

Impact Hazard will start the match against Mainz on the bench. The star winger has just recovered from a knee injury.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Erling Haaland - Starts against Mainz Haaland has been included in the playing XI against Mainz on Saturday.

Impact Haaland will start Saturday's fixture. The star striker was uncertain to take part in the match due to a strain.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mats Hummels - Starts against Mainz Hummles has been included in the playing XI against Mainz on Saturday.

Impact Hummles will start the match against Mainz. The veteran centre-back was uncertain for the fixture due to a knee injury.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Akanji - Starts against Mainz Akanji has been included in the playing XI against Mainz on Saturday.

Impact Akanji will start Saturday's fixture. The defender was uncertain to take part in the match because of a groin problem.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manuel Akanji - "Looks good" for Saturday Akanji (groin) is looking good for Saturday's clash with Mainz, according to manager Marco Rose.

Impact Akanji is looking good for Saturday's clash with Mainz, a good sign for the defender who has played every single minute this season. He will slot straight into the starting XI if healthy, and if he follows the current trend he should play.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Meunier - Still dealing with toe issues Meunier (toe) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Mainz, according to manager Marco Rose.

Impact Meunier is questionable for Saturday's clash with a toe injury that's been giving him issues over the entirety of the international break. The defender was replaced by Thorgan Hazard, who isn't really a like-for-like substitution but could deputize for Meunier in a pinch.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mateu Morey - Seen on pitch Morey ran around on a training pitch for the first time since undergoing ACL surgery in May, according to his Twitter.

Impact Morey is still rehabbing from two surgeries and there is still a long road ahead for the 21-year-old before he's back for Dortmund. But this is still a welcome milestone and a sign that he's doing well in the meantime.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Reyna - Unlikely to be available Saturday Reyna (hamstring) is unlikely to be an option for Saturday's clash with Mainz, according to Ruhr Nachrichten.

Impact Reyna has been out for slightly more than a month and the hope was he could return after the international break. While that is still possible, it is very unlikely, a return during Tuesday's trip to Ajax, or even an Oct. 23 trip to Bielefeld seem more likely for the midfielder. When fit he is likely to slot straight back into the starting XI.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Akanji - Saturday return possible Akanji (groin) is likely to be available for Saturday's clash with Mainz, according to Ruhr Nachrichten.

Impact Akanji is likely to be an option for Saturday's match, a big coup for Dortmund, who have relied on the defender in every single match this season. If Akanji is available the signs point towards him playing, whether that is off the bench or starting, his presence has been crucial thus far. Akanji has started, and played the full 90, in all seven league matches, and both Champions League matches.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Erling Haaland - Likely available Saturday Haaland (strain) will likely be available for Saturday's clash with Mainz, according to Ruhr Nachrichten.

Impact Haaland is likely to be an option for Saturday's match after missing three matches with a quadriceps strain. The signs are good and point towards the return of one of the best strikers in the Bundesliga. Haaland currently has an absurd seven goals and three assists in five league matches.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raphael Guerreiro - Out Saturday, leaves national team Guerreiro (muscle) is out for Saturday's clash with Mainz, and withdrew from the national team, according to the Portugal national team.

Impact Guerreiro will miss Saturday's clash with Mainz after suffering a muscle injury during international team training. The wing-back is one of the best in the Bundesliga, and this loss is a huge blow for Dortmund. With all four of Dortmund's standard back four injured it's uncertain who would replace Guerreiro.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Akanji - Picks up possible groin issue Akanji has returned to Dortmund from the Swiss national team because of an adductor issue, reports Ruhr24.

Impact This isn't a great sign for Akanji, who has yet to miss a minute for Dortmund this season, something that likely played a part in this injury. If he's forced to miss time, Dortmund may turn to Emre Can on the back line against Mainz on Saturday.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Burki - Not even making bench Burki isn't making the bench, and is the third choice keeper.

Impact Burki has had an astronomical fall from grace and it appears that his time at Dortmund has come to a close. Barring injuries to both keepers ahead of him, Burki seems unlikely to get any sort of playing time.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Reyna - Working way back to fitness Reyna (hamstring) is healed, but he still needs to work on his fitness ahead of the Oct. 16 match against Mainz, reports Ruhr Nachrichten.

Impact Reyna has been out a little more than a month, but it looks like he's recovered and ready to go again. He was a regular prior to injury and once he gets back his fitness, he'll likely slot back into the starting XI within the next couple matches.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thorgan Hazard - Should be good after break Hazard (ankle) is expected to train next week ahead of the Oct. 16 game against Mainz, reports Ruhr Nachrichten.

Impact Hazard had some scans done and it looks like only a minor ankle issue, which is good news and he'll get about a week of full rest before testing it again in a match. He's struggled with injury the first couple months, but if he can find some fitness, he'll contend for more starts as the season moves along.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marius Wolf - Plays in friendly Wolf (ankle) lined up for Dortmund in a friendly against Paderborn on Thursday.

Impact Wolf was subbed out of last weekend's victory against Augsburg in the 72nd minute after suffering an ankle injury, but it doesn't seem to be a serious one. He should be injury-free by the end of the international break.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thorgan Hazard - Still dealing with ankle injury Hazard will miss at least one of Belgium's matches over the break because of an ongoing ankle injury.

Impact Hazard is still dealing with an ankle issue that kept him out the first month of the season, so it's a wonder if he suffered a recurrence of the injury or is simply resting. He started the UCL match last week but has come off the bench in three league matches since his return.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Youssoufa Moukoko - Misses internationals with injury Moukoko left the Germany U21 national team on Wednesday and returned to Dortmund to recover from a muscle injury.

Impact Moukoko will have about a week and a half to recover from his injury before Dortmund plays Mainz on Oct. 16.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 5, 2021 • SKY.COM