Wednesday Nov 09 2005 00:00
Borussia Dortmund had no match this week as the remainder of the league teams were involved in the German Cup. But the break hasnt allowed any of Bert van Marwijks players to return from injury.
Quite the opposite, in fact, as Germany international Christoph Metzelder now has a dead leg from training and is a doubt for the game at the Westfalen Stadium with Markus Brzenska waiting in the wings. Van Marwijk knows its not going to be easy against one of the top sides in the Bundesliga.
"Monchengladbach are playing a very well this season, they are settled into a rhythm," he said. But the crowd will want attacking football, not only for points in the league, but for discounts on club merchandise after the club announced a new scheme this week which will reduce the cost of items in the club shop by 5% per goal should Borussia win on Saturday.
After making his return to the Dortmund team last weekend, 17-year-old Nuri Sahin is believed to be ready to make his 4th appearance on Saturday as van Marwijk keeps his faith with the same side.
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