Published 12:24 IST, November 5th 2019
Champions League: Borussia Dortmund vs Inter Milan preview, team news
Borussia Dortmund welcome Inter Milan at Signal Iduna Park for Matchday 4 of the Champions League. Inter Milan emerged 2-0 winners in their last meeting.
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Signal Iduna Park will see Antonio Conte's Inter Milan pay a visit, as y look to repeat ir Matchday 3 win over Borussia Dortmund in UEFA Champions League 2019-20 season. Inter Milan are currently second in 'Group of Death' with four points. However, Borussia Dortmund are level with Nerazzurri, with Lucien Favre's men sitting behind Inter Milan on goal difference.
Champions League: Dortmund vs Inter Milan preview
Any Champions League group that includes FC Barcelona, Inter Milan and Borussia Dortmund is likely to require some navigating through. Both Inter Milan and Borussia Dortmund are three points behind Spanish giants Barcelona. Antonio Conte has bread new life into Inter Milan this season. Conte was adamant about having Romelu Lukaku in his side during summer transfer window. While Inter Milan manment were reluctant at first, baulking at Manchester United's asking price, Nerazzurri finally gave in to ir manr's wishes to secure an €80 million club-record move for big Belgian. It's fair to say that move has paid dividends for Antonio Conte's side so far this season, with Lukaku netting nine goals in his first 11 appearances for Inter Milan. In doing so, Lukaku equalled Brazilian legend Ronaldo's record for Nerazzurri, who mand same feat in 1997-98 season.
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Borussia Dortmund, on or hand, have blown hot and cold in Bundesliga this season. Dortmund have drawn four of ir first 10 games in Bundesliga this season, most of any side in top four. This is Borussia Dortmund's 14th Champions League campaign. Interestingly, German side have reached Round of 16 in five of ir last six Champions League campaigns. However, a 2-0 loss to Inter Milan at San Siro has put a dent in hopes of Lucien Favre's men.
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Champions League: Dortmund vs Inter Milan team news
Jadon Sancho was rested during Dortmund's win over Wolfsburg in Bundesliga. England international is expected to return to Lucien Favre's side for this game. Marco Reus remains a major doubt for game, after picking up a foot injury inside 30 minutes during win against Wolfsburg. However, Dortmund do have attacking alternatives in place, especially with Julian Brandt in excellent form.
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Antonio Conte's Inter Milan will be without Alexis Sanchez for trip to Signal Iduna Park. Sanchez picked up an ankle injury while on international duty for Chile. Stefa Sensi and Danilo D'Ambrosio have also been ruled out of game. Conte is more than likely to start with Lautaro Martinez and Romelu Lukaku in attack, while Stefan de Vrij and Milan Skriniar are expected to return in defence for visitors.
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11:13 IST, November 5th 2019