DeCelestial: Brandt s return after surgery is doubtful, Schlottbeck and Zhan are still recovering

Hupu September 9th: Dortmund faced personnel difficulties at the beginning of the season. According to German media Ruhr News, Brandt suffered a fracture of the wrist snado bone in the first group stage of the Club World Cup. He originally planned to take conservative treatment, but he still underwent surgery during the intermission of the national team.

Dotter's team reporter Jescovon Eichmann said in a podcast of Sky Sports: "We must wait and see whether Brandt can enter the roster in the Champions League against Heidenheim and next week's Juventus. At least this weekend's game against Heidenheim may be too late."

At the same time, Schlottbeck recovered smoothly after suffering a meniscus tear in April and has recently conducted ball training on the training ground. He was originally scheduled to return in October, but he may return to the team early. However, the reporter reminded that even if Schlottbeck returns, he may not be able to play the main force immediately.

In contrast, Emre Jan's situation is more complicated. The 31-year-old midfielder core has been on the verge of half a year due to an adductor injury and has missed the Club World Cup. Although competitive performance often causes controversy, according to reporter Patrick Berger, "Jan is still a very important member in the team and the locker room."

Therefore, this weekend and next week's Champions League, coach Kovac is likely to continue to use the defensive combination of the last round of 3-0 victory over Berlin United: Anton, Benzebaini and Anselmino who came on loan from Chelsea.