Die Roten Bullen will take on Ukrainian team FC Zorya Luhansk in the first leg of their Europa League qualification play-off round.

Before the game, head coach Ralf Rangnick gives his thoughts on the game and current squad situation.

Ralf Rangnick:

• On Thursday we are expecting a physical challenge. They’re a tricky side to play against. It will be a difficult game and it definitely won’t be pretty. We’re up against a very defensive team who work well as a unit.

• We’ve shown we can play aggressive football as well. We know what’s coming and we want to put ourselves in a good position for the second leg.
  
  

Team News:

• Timo Werner has recovered from stomach ache and travels with the team to Ukraine. 
   
• Jean-Kévin Augustin will miss out on the game due to a stomach bug. It is unclear whether he will return to the team for Sunday’s fixture. 


• Marcel Sabitzer will miss the Luhansk game due to an injury to the adductors.
   
• Kevin Kampl will not play against Luhansk due to a muscle injury. It remains uncertain if he will be fit to play against Dortmund.
   
• Youth team player Erik Majetschak is in the squad for the Luhansk game.