Borussia Dortmund received an important positive boost, as veteran midfielder Emre Can has confirmed his return to the team list after a long absence, ahead of the match against Augsburg this evening in the opening of the ninth round of the German Bundesliga.

On the other hand, the team faces a significant defensive challenge ahead of the anticipated match, as the absence of the international defensive duo Schlotterbeck and Niklas Süle has been confirmed for the match.

The former will not be present due to illness and did not travel with the squad, while Süle is absent due to suffering from toe problems, which represents a serious blow to the coach's plans.

With these significant absences in the back line, the coaching staff has been forced to find makeshift solutions to fill the defensive gap. Predictions indicate that young Aaron Ansah-Mino, on loan from Chelsea, is the most likely to join the starting lineup and participate in the three-player defense alongside Bensebaini and Waldemar Anton.