European international break came as it could not be better for Borussia Dortmund. The finalist of UEFA Champions League previous edition has trouble after not less than 9 players were injured.
First, Borussia coach was sure that he would not be based on a long time on defenders Marcel Schmelzer and Lukasz Piszczek. In addition, Ilkay Gundogan is in recovery period, and does not show positive signs. In a delicate situation is and experienced Sebastian Kehl, absent for a long time.
After the game against Monchengladbach, last played in the Bundesliga, Klopp’s problems have worsened. Recently, the team from Dortmund lost in training and Greek defender Sokratis Papasthatopoulous because of a muscle injury.
In addition, Nuri Şahin and Sven Bender were injured during the failure with Monchengladbach (0-2), both being replaced. Thus, both were forced to withdraw from lots of Turkey, namely Germany, which will play their last matches of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers.
Just a few days away, Jurgen Klopp has found that two other players have problems with injuries. Marco Reus had to decline the call to the national team after he fractured a ligament of the ankle, and will be absent from the pitch about two weeks. The young midfielder Jonas Hofmann also suffered a knee injury that will keep him away for 10 days.
Therefore, to Jurgen Klopp lacks 9 important players because of injuries, plus and Mats Hummels, suspended after being eliminated in the previous round, will miss at least one fixture in the Bundesliga.
Under these conditions, they will have a very difficult mission in the third round of the Champions League groups, against Arsenal, in 22 October.