Dortmund Team News Page 4 - Soccer

Yan Couto - Left off squad list Couto (undisclosed) is not on the squad list for Tuesday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Couto will sit out a second match in a row Tuesday, as he will also miss Tuesday's UCL match due to his undisclosed issues. Julian Ryerson should continue at right-back in Couto's absence, with Ramy Bensebaini taking Ryerson's spot at left-back.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Guirassy strikes again! | Borussia Dortmund - FC St. Pauli 2-1 | Highlights MD 7 – Bundesliga 24/25

OCTOBER 21 • YOUTUBE

Guirassy's late goal earns Dortmund a Bundesliga win before Real Madrid test in Champions League

Serhou Guirassy has scored late for Borussia Dortmund to beat promoted St. Pauli 2-1 in the Bundesliga

OCTOBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pauli Fights, BVB Wins | Borussia Dortmund - FC St. Pauli 2-1 | Highlights | MD 7 – Bundesliga 24/25

OCTOBER 18 • YOUTUBE

Julian Brandt - Creates four chances Brandt took three shots (two on goal), crossed four times (one accurate) and created four chances during Friday's 2-1 win over St. Pauli.

Impact Brandt was held off the scoresheet, but created a team-high four chances during Friday's win. The match broke a streak of three straight games with an assist across all competitions as Brandt has combined for five shots, 11 crosses and 11 chances created over his last three Bundesliga starts.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Gregor Kobel - Beaten once in win Kobel allowed a goal while making two saves during Friday's 2-1 win over St. Pauli.

Impact Kobel conceded a goal in the 78th minute, but held on from there as Dortmund found a late game winner. The keeper has allowed five goals while combining for eight saves in his last three Bundesliga starts with his last league clean sheet coming in August.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Ramy Bensebaini - Scores first goal with Dortmund Bensebaini scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing twice (one accurate), creating a chance, blocking two shots, making two interceptions and four tackles (winn...

Impact Bensebaini found the back of the net in the 43rd minute to open the scoring in the match while leading the team in blocks, interceptions and tackles. The goal was the left-back's first with Dortmund as he made his first Bundesliga start since September 13th in the victory.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Serhou Guirassy - Nets game winning goal Guirassy scored a goal while taking six shots (three on goal) and creating a chance during Friday's 2-1 win over St. Pauli.

Impact Guirassy found the back of the net in the 83rd minute scoring the game winning goal for Dortmund while leading his side with six shots. The attacker is in excellent form at the moment with at least one goal in five of his last six matches in all competitions while combining for 14 shots over his last three Bundesliga starts.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Gittens - Impactful as substitute Gittens had an assist while crossing twice accurately and creating two chances during Friday's 2-1 win over St. Pauli.

Impact Gittens entered the match at halftime before setting up Serhou Guirassy in the 83rd minute to assist the game winning goal for Dortmund. The assist was the first in nearly a month for Gittens who had started three straight matches in all competitions prior to Friday's match.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Sule - Won't be available Friday Sule (undisclosed) won't play in Friday's game against St. Pauli.

Impact The towering defender was deemed a game-time call for Friday's match, but in the end, he didn't even make the bench. Sule's next chance to play will come in the UEFA Champions League against Real Madrid on Tuesday.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Beier - Makes bench Friday Beier (illness) is on the bench for Friday's game against St. Pauli.

Impact Beier will be an option off the bench after leaving an illness behind, but even if healthy, his role as a depth striker in an already deep attacking line limits his fantasy upside considerably. Beier has only started in two of his six appearances this season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Past and present weighing heaving on Borussia Dortmund after lackluster start to season

It’s been more than 10 years since Borussia Dortmund won back-to-back titles in the Bundesliga

OCTOBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Niklas Sule - Late call for Friday Sule is questionable for Friday's match against St. Pauli, according to manager Nuri Sahin. "Niklas was out for two days. It will be a race against time."

Impact Sule will be a late call for Friday's match, with a fitness test ahead of game time likely deciding his availability for the match. He has started in five of the club's eight matches this season, so they will hope he is an option. That said, if deemed fit, he could see the start immediately, although he hasn't started in three contests.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Beier - Questionable to face St. Pauli Beier is questionable for Fridya's match against St. Pauli, according to manager Nuri Sahin.

Impact Beier was dealing with an illness over the break, leaving him as a late call for Friday. He will likely face a fitness test ahead of the match to decide his availability. Either way, he has only started in two of his six appearances this season, probably only serving off the bench even if he is an option.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Yan Couto - Out for Friday Couto is out for Friday's match against St. Pauli, according to manager Nuri Sahin. "Yan is definitely out."

Impact Couto looks to have picked up an injury over the international break, as he has been ruled out for Friday's match, He has no prior concerns about an injury, with a further report of the location or a timetable still to be released. Either way, he has started in their last three games, so this will force a change, with Ramy Bensebaini likely taking his spot.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

J. Gittens Profile & Stats | Borussia Dortmund Midfielder Explore Borussia Dortmund's Midfielder J. Gittens profile on GOAL, including historical stats by competition and season.

OCTOBER 12 • GOAL.COM

Niklas Sule - Retains depth role Sule opened the season as a starter but has been on the bench for the final three matches before the break.

Impact Sule is the top option on the bench, but when everyone is fit he remains outside the starting XI. The defender is a top center-back and a solid contributor when needed, but he doesn't offer the talent of Nico Schlotterbeck. New signing Waldemar Anton also offers more competition for minutes at center-back.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Gross - Consistent starter Gross has started every match in all competitions since joining Dortmund.

Impact Gross has become a constant in the starting XI since making the switch to Dortmund, largely partnering Emre Can in holding midfield. The midfielder remains a constant in the starting XI, with tremendous upside creatively. In eight matches in all competitions, Gross has already created 23 total chances.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Pulisic scores AGAIN & Has Weston McKennie secured a starting spot at Juventus?

OCTOBER 8 • FOX SPORTS

Union Shocks BVB! | Union Berlin - Borussia Dortmund 2-1 | Highlights | Matchday 6 – Bundesliga

OCTOBER 6 • YOUTUBE

Underdogs strike as Bayern rivals Leverkusen and Dortmund drop points in Bundesliga

Bayern Munich has won without playing after Bundesliga rivals Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund dropped points to modest opponents

OCTOBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Union Berlin vs. Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga Highlights | ESPN FC

OCTOBER 5 • YOUTUBE

Gregor Kobel - Concedes twice in first half Kobel allowed two goals while making three saves during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Union Berlin.

Impact Kobel allowed two first half goals as Dortmund dropped all three points Saturday. The keeper has allowed nine goals while combining for 10 saves over his last three Bundesliga starts.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Brandt - Continues assist streak Brandt had an assist while crossing twice inaccurately and creating four chances during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Union Berlin.

Impact Brandt set up Julian Ryerson in the 62nd minute assisting Dortmund's lone goal while leading the team with four chances created. Brandt is in excellent creative form at the moment with assists in three straight matches across all competitions to go along with nine chances created.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Ryerson - Scores first goal of season Ryerson scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) and making three interceptions during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Union Berlin.

Impact Ryerson found the back of the net in the 62nd minute scoring Dortmund's lone goal while leading the team in shots and interceptions. The goal was the first of the season for the fullback who has combined for three shots, two chances created and two crosses over his last three Bundesliga starts.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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