Overview

• Kehl called Serhou Guirassy’s thigh complaint “nothing serious” and expressed confidence in a quick return.
• Guirassy missed the 2-0 win at Mainz after feeling pain during the warm-up, which followed a knock to the thigh against Wolfsburg last week.
• Dortmund are planning for the forward’s availability against Athletic Bilbao in Wednesday’s Champions League fixture.
• The 29-year-old is Dortmund’s leading scorer, making his fitness a priority for selection and game planning.
• On transfer speculation, Kehl declined to discuss any release clause, said there has been no contact from Barcelona, and noted the player showed no intent to leave in the summer.