Dortmund comes into this friendly following a narrow 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid in the Club World Cup quarterfinals. The squad has faced injury setbacks, most notably to promising Belgian winger Julien Duranville, who is out after a dislocated shoulder. Sporting director Sebastian Kehl acknowledged the disappointment but remains optimistic about Duranville’s recovery and future contributions. Other notable injuries in the Dortmund camp include Nico Schlotterbeck (meniscus, out until October) and Emre Can (groin, expected back in August).
Sportfreunde Siegen, playing at home, look to gain valuable experience against top-tier competition. Recent form shows mixed results, with heavy defeats to Fortuna Düsseldorf (0-6) and Bayer Leverkusen (0-3), but also a 1-0 win against RW Ahlen. For Siegen, facing a Bundesliga powerhouse presents a significant test and an opportunity to impress.
Historically, preseason friendlies like this serve as a platform for emerging talents and allow managers to experiment with tactics and player combinations. Dortmund’s next official match is in the first round of the German Cup on August 18, giving coach Edin Terzić time to finalize his squad.
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