Expected Borussia Dortmund lineup for FC Augsburg clash
Dortmund looking to extend lead at the top of the Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the Bundesliga when they take on FC Augsburg on Saturday. Marco Reus, who has been out with an ankle injury, is expected to return to the squad for the match. Erling Haaland is also expected to start, despite picking up a knock in the Champions League in midweek.
Dortmund's expected lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Gregor Kobel
- Defenders: Thomas Meunier, Mats Hummels, Manuel Akanji, Nico Schlotterbeck
- Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Axel Witsel, Marco Reus, Thorgan Hazard
- Forwards: Erling Haaland, Donyell Malen
Augsburg have been in good form in recent weeks, and they will be hoping to cause an upset against Dortmund. They will be without the suspended Carlos Gruezo, but they have no other major injury concerns.
Augsburg's expected lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Rafal Gikiewicz
- Defenders: Robert Gumny, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, Reece Oxford, Iago
- Midfielders: Niklas Dorsch, Elvis Rexhbecaj, Julian Baumgartlinger
- Forwards: Daniel Caligiuri, Florian Niederlechner, Arne Maier
The match is due to take place on Saturday 11th September at 15:30 CET. It will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK.