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Dortmund Rests Key Players Ahead of Crucial Leipzig Clash
4 Oct
Summary
- Dortmund maintains flawless form with wins over Mainz and Athletic Club
- Head coach Kovač seeks to improve despite dominant performances
- Dortmund rests key players like Adeyemi and Couto for upcoming Leipzig match
As of October 4th, 2025, Borussia Dortmund has maintained their flawless form, defeating a tricky Mainz side 2-0 last Saturday and claiming a resounding 4-1 victory over Champions League opponents Athletic Club on Wednesday night.
Despite their dominant performances, head coach Niko Kovač is still looking for ways to improve his team's play. Even though Dortmund controlled large portions of the game against the Basque side, Kovač felt his team looked "a bit too passive" at times during the second half.
Ahead of what should be their first significant test against an in-form Leipzig this Saturday, Dortmund has crucially managed to rest some key personnel during the midweek match. Players like Nico Schlotterbeck and Felix Nmecha featured for a combined 40 minutes off the bench, while the red-hot Karim Adeyemi was called ashore on the hour mark. Even more peripheral players like Carney Chukwuemeka found the net to keep the squad firing on all cylinders.
