Kovac’s team lost at home to Inter in the last round of the mega group stage. Now another Italian club stands in their way, Palladino’s Nerazzurri.

While Borussia Dortmund are trying to catch up with leaders Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga – the Black and Yellows are eight points behind in second place – they lost their last Champions League match against Inter and finished in 17th place with 11 points. Now the Germans will face Atalanta for a place in the round of 16.

Serouh Guirassy, the Guinean striker, leads Dortmund’s attack and has scored three goals in seven Champions League games. He has done even better in the Bundesliga with six goals. The Gialloneri’s European future will depend mainly on him, Carnesecchi has been warned.

Typical formation—  This is Borussia Dortmund’s typical formation (3-4-3): Kobel; Can, Anton, Schlotterbeck; Ryerson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Svensson; Beier, Guirassy, Silva. Coach: Kovac.