Sabah FK vs Borussia Dortmund: 3 changes Niko Kovac should make to his XI

The BVB play Sabah in Baku, Azerbaijan tonight.

By Sachin Bhat · BVB Buzz

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 3:45 AM

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BVB Buzz writer Sachin Bhat proposes three lineup changes for Borussia Dortmund against Sabah FK.
Bhat argues Serhou Guirassy should start as the lone striker over Fabio Silva.
The writer suggests deploying Fabio Silva and Maximilian Beier as attacking midfielders.

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BVB Buzz writer Sachin Bhat argues that Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac must make three key tactical adjustments to his starting lineup against Sabah FK. Dortmund enters the Champions League fixture under pressure after enduring a three-game winless run.

Bhat recommends starting Serhou Guirassy as the primary striker, deploying Fabio Silva and Maximilian Beier as attacking midfielders behind him, and including Joey Veerman in midfield to break down defensive setups.

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Sabah FK vs Borussia Dortmund: 3 changes Niko Kovac should make to his XI

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