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 they look to repeat their Matchday 3 win over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League 2019-20 season. Inter Milan are currently second in the 'Group of Death' with four points. However, Borussia Dortmund are level with the 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 breathed new life into Inter Milan this season. Conte was adamant about having Romelu Lukaku in his side during the summer transfer window. While the Inter Milan management were reluctant at first, baulking at Manchester United's asking price, the Nerazzurri finally gave in to their manager's wishes to secure an €80 million club-record move for the big Belgian. It's fair to say that the 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 the Nerazzurri, who managed the same feat in the 1997-98 season.
📈 | BIG ROM
— Inter (@Inter_en) November 2, 2019
Romelu #Lukaku is the first Inter player to score at least 9⃣ goals in his first 11 @SerieA_EN matches after joining the Nerazzurri since @Ronaldo in 1997/98. Famous footsteps.#BolognaInter #FORZAINTER ⚫️🔵 pic.twitter.com/bLZXh11OIq
Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, have blown hot and cold in the Bundesliga this season. Dortmund have drawn four of their first 10 games in the Bundesliga this season, the most of any side in the top four. This is Borussia Dortmund's 14th Champions League campaign. Interestingly, the German side have reached the Round of 16 in five of their last six Champions League campaigns. However, a 2-0 loss to Inter Milan at the San Siro has put a dent in the hopes of Lucien Favre's men.
Champions League: Dortmund vs Inter Milan team news
Jadon Sancho was rested during Dortmund's win over Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga. The England international is expected to return to Lucien Favre's side for this game. Marco Reus remains a major doubt for the game, after picking up a foot injury inside 30 minutes during the win against Wolfsburg. However, Dortmund do have attacking alternatives in place, especially with Julian Brandt in excellent form.
Antonio Conte's Inter Milan will be without Alexis Sanchez for the trip to Signal Iduna Park. Sanchez picked up an ankle injury while on international duty for Chile. Stefano Sensi and Danilo D'Ambrosio have also been ruled out of the 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 the visitors.
11:13 IST, November 5th 2019