BVB Announces Lineup for Big Game; Niko Kovac Drops Star Player

The highly anticipated Bundesliga clash features Bayer Leverkusen versus Borussia Dortmund (BVB). Ahead of this important match, BVB coach Niko Kovac has made a strategic change to his lineup. Yan Couto, who played in the recent 4-0 victory over Villarreal, has been replaced by Julian Ryerson.

BVB Announces Lineup for Big Game

Before the match, Kovac addressed the media, explaining his decision regarding Ryerson’s inclusion. “Ryerson had two international matches lasting 90 minutes each, so he was given a rest during the week. Now, he is back in the lineup,” Kovac stated during an interview with Sky.

Confirmed Lineups

Here are the confirmed lineups for both teams:

• BVB Starting XI:
  • Kobel
  • Anton
  • Schlotterbeck
  • Anselmino
  • Ryerson
  • Sabitzer
  • Nmecha
  • Svensson
  • Brandt
  • Adeyemi
  • Guirassy
• Leverkusen Starting XI:
  • Flekken
  • Badé
  • Tapsoba
  • Andrich
  • Hofmann
  • Garcia
  • Maza
  • Grimaldo
  • Tillmann
  • Poku
  • Schick

A thrilling matchup awaits as both teams prepare for a decisive game. Following this Bundesliga showdown, they will face off again in the DFB-Pokal on Tuesday.