Borussia Dortmund will face Koln in the Bundesliga at the RheinEnergieStadion on Saturday.
Dortmund aims to secure a Champions League spot, while Koln needs points to stay clear of the relegation zone.
Dortmund is in strong form, having lost just once in their last 17 league matches, demonstrating their competitiveness.
This season, Dortmund has only lost two Bundesliga games, both to Bayern Munich, including a recent 3-2 defeat at home. Despite this setback, Dortmund sits second in the table with 52 points, 11 points behind Bayern, and heads to Cologne with more momentum than Koln.
Borussia Dortmund news
Dortmund faces a significant injury setback before the match, as captain Emre Can is out for the season due to a torn cruciate ligament in his left knee from the Bayern game.
The club confirmed this diagnosis after he was substituted before halftime, leaving a gap in midfield.
Head coach Niko Kovac noted that this is “a big blow for Emre and for us,” highlighting Can’s importance to the team.
Additionally, defensive concerns remain as centre-back Niklas Sule and young defender Filippo Mane are also injured and not expected to return until at least mid-March.
Moreover, midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka missed the Bayern match due to a muscle issue and is uncertain for the Koln game.
Dortmund will assess his condition closer to kick-off to determine if he can play or needs more recovery time.
Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup
Possible Borussia Dortmund starting XI: Kobel; Reggiani, Anton, Schlotterbeck; Ryerson, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Svensson; Brandt, Silva, Beier.
When will the match kick off?
The match will start at 5:30pm BST on Saturday, 7th March.
How to watch FC Koln vs Borussia Dortmund?
In the UK, FC Koln vs Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, 7 March 2026, will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football.
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