Borussia Dortmund Faces Key Test Against Leverkusen as Sahin Confirms Malen in Squad

BVB coach Nuri Sahin emphasizes the significance of Friday's Bundesliga clash and addresses transfer speculation surrounding Donyell Malen.

Borussia Dortmund will host reigning Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen on Friday evening in what coach Nuri Sahin calls a 'benchmark' game for his team.
Donyell Malen, despite ongoing rumors of a potential transfer to Aston Villa, has been confirmed as part of the matchday squad and is a candidate for the starting lineup.
Sahin acknowledges Leverkusen as a model of success under Xabi Alonso and highlights the need for Dortmund to achieve greater stability and consistency in their performances.
The match holds significant importance for Dortmund, who sit sixth in the league table, seven points behind second-place Leverkusen after 15 matches.
Midfielder Marcel Sabitzer has returned to training, but his availability for the starting lineup remains uncertain, while Pascal Groß and Niklas Süle are confirmed absentees due to suspension and injury, respectively.