Borussia Dortmund will play their final home match of the season when they welcome Eintracht Frankfurt to Signal Iduna Park for a Bundesliga Matchday 33 showdown on Friday. With their sights set on securing second place in the league standings, the Black and Yellows will be eager to deliver a strong performance in front of their home faithful.
Dortmund's injury list continues to test their squad depth. Captain Emre Can remains sidelined with a long-term ACL injury, while Ramy Bensebaini's season has likely ended prematurely following a severe ankle injury. The attacking options are also depleted, with Karim Adeyemi ruled out. There is a glimmer of hope for Niklas Sule, though he is most likely to be sidelined, and Felix Nmecha remains a major doubt as both struggle to regain match fitness. In a surprising turn, Sule has announced his retirement at the end of this season at just 30 years old.
Manager Edin Terzic may shake up the lineup after Julian Brandt and Samuele Inacio started the last match. Maximilian Beier is expected to be included in the side, offering fresh legs and attacking impetus as Dortmund look to finish their home campaign on a high note.
Eintracht Frankfurt travel to Westphalia facing their own set of challenges. The most immediate headache is the suspension of Rasmus Kristensen, who received a straight red card in the previous outing against Hamburger SV. Defender Nnamdi Collins remains out with an ankle problem, while veteran goalkeeper Jens Grahl is sidelined with a hamstring strain. There are also lingering questions about the availability of former Dortmund striker Michy Batshuayi, who is battling fitness issues and may not be ready to face his old club.
Despite these gaps, Frankfurt will look to the attacking flair of Can Uzun and the clinical finishing of Jonathan Burkardt to exploit a Dortmund defence that has looked vulnerable in recent weeks. With Champions League qualification already secured for Dortmund, the visitors will hope to capitalize on any complacency and finish their own season on a strong note.
Kickoff at Signal Iduna Park promises plenty of drama as both sides battle for momentum heading into the final day of the Bundesliga campaign.