Overview
- Gregor Kobel told Sport Bild he is “super happy” at Dortmund and the club plans to begin contract talks with him and defenders Julian Ryerson and Waldemar Anton before Christmas to avoid 2028 expiries.
- CEO Carsten Cramer described a Kovac extension as imminent and Dortmund has officially confirmed Matthias Sammer will remain an adviser under contract through 2028, signalling a push for executive and coaching stability.
- Centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck left Germany training with an ankle ligament problem and returned early, leaving him doubtful for the next Dortmund match and increasing selection uncertainty for the immediate fixture.
- Werder Bremen’s keeper Karl Hein suffered a thigh contusion and may miss the trip to Signal‑Iduna‑Park, with Alexander Schlager named by Werder officials as a ready replacement if Hein is unfit.
- Jürgen Klopp’s trial of a 4-3-3 has elevated Aleksandar Pavlovic and Tom Bischof, creating direct competition for Joshua Kimmich’s midfield role and raising questions about how Bayern and the DFB will manage selections ahead of Euro 2028.