Borussia Dortmund’s winter signing Carney Chukwuemeka is a doubt for their UEFA Champions League game against Lille on Tuesday night, Niko Kovač confirmed in Monday’s press conference. The

Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac knows his side are still a work in progress but sees signs of improvement as they prepare for a tough Champions League Round of 16 first-leg clash at home to Lille on Tuesday.

Dortmund have lost just one of their last 16 Champions League matches in front of their imposing Yellow Wall, but it’s hard to have complete faith in them given their struggles and banking on goals looks the way to go. A bet on both teams to score and over 2.5 goals has landed in eight of Lille's last ten games.

Borussia Dortmund are all set to lock horns with LOSC Lille in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 round of 16 first-leg fixture at home.

Niko Kovac could make a handful of changes to the side that beat St. Pauli. Provided he recovers from illness in time for the game, Julian Ryerson should start at right-back at the expense of Niklas Süle, while Julian Brandt, who is fully fit again, could start instead of Giovanni Reyna.