Tue Oct 29 22:19:45 UTC 2024: ## Wolfsburg and Dortmund Prepare for Pokal Clash with Injury Concerns

**Wolfsburg**, struggling in the Bundesliga, will face a depleted **Borussia Dortmund** in the DFB Pokal second round on Tuesday. Wolfsburg drew 0-0 with St. Pauli on Saturday, continuing their poor form, while Dortmund suffered a surprising 2-1 defeat to Augsburg.

Despite their recent struggles, Wolfsburg manager Ralph Hasenhüttl is optimistic about the Pokal tie. He highlighted Dortmund’s attacking threat, particularly from striker Guirassy, but acknowledged the injuries plaguing his own team. Kevin Paredes, Mattias Svanberg, Sebastiaan Bornauw, Rogério, Bartosz Białek, Niklas Klinger, and Aster Vranckx will all miss the game. However, Lukas Nmecha and Lovro Majer are expected to return from injury.

Dortmund, meanwhile, face a similar injury crisis. Karim Adeyemi, Giovanni Reyna, Julien Duranville, Yan Couto, and Niklas Süle are all ruled out, while Julian Ryerson is doubtful. Manager Nuri Sahin also expressed concerns about the fitness of Waldemar Anton and Marcel Sabitzer.

Sahin admitted that Dortmund’s recent loss to Augsburg was a result of conceding goals despite their efforts. Despite the injury concerns, Dortmund boasts a strong record in the Pokal, having not been knocked out in the second round since 2011. They will hope to continue their strong cup form against Wolfsburg despite their recent struggles.

The match promises to be a tough encounter between two sides facing challenges but seeking a positive result in the cup. The winner will advance to the round of 16.

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