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.

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.

Coming off the back of two Bundesliga wins, Borussia Dortmund will aim to keep that winning feeling when they host Ligue 1’s Lille in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday evening. Both