Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic confirmed on Monday that striker Sebastien Haller shall be sidelined for Tuesday’s essential Uefa Champions League quarter-final conflict in opposition to Atletico Madrid. Nevertheless, there’s constructive information as winger Jadon Sancho is ready to make a return to the squad.
Haller, who scored a late objective within the first leg to maintain Dortmund in rivalry, will miss out as a consequence of harm. Terzic said that Haller must relaxation for every week to endure additional analysis, with an anticipated absence of two to a few weeks. This setback continues Haller’s struggles with accidents since becoming a member of Dortmund, together with a earlier battle with testicular most cancers and an ankle harm this season.
On the brighter aspect, England winger Sancho, who missed Dortmund’s weekend win over Borussia Moenchengladbach, is again in rivalry after recovering from his ailment.
“Jadon is match once more. He instantly felt higher on Sunday and will prepare yesterday. He’s again within the squad,” Terzic confirmed.
Terzic remained tight-lipped about who would fill in for Haller upfront, with choices together with Germany striker Niclas Fuellkrug and teenager Youssoufa Moukoko. He emphasised the flexibility of each gamers and expressed confidence of their potential to contribute successfully.
With Dortmund trailing 2-1 from the primary leg, the return of Sancho gives a well timed increase as they search to overturn the deficit in opposition to Atletico Madrid in what guarantees to be a charming encounter.