Nuri Sahin confirmed that Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel will miss their upcoming Bundesliga fixture with RB Leipzig this weekend.
Kobel, who has kept four clean sheets in 13 appearances in all competitions this season, sustained a hip injury in Tuesday's DFB Pokal defeat to Wolfsburg.
The Switzerland international becomes the latest name to be sidelined for Dortmund, who have failed to win their last three games in all competitions.
Sahin is already without Karim Adeyemi, Julien Duranville, Gio Reyna, Kjell Watjen, Niklas Sule, Julian Ryerson, and Yan Couto, among others.
"Clearly it is a difficult situation with the defeats and the Cup exit, a competition we had high expectations for," Sahin told a press conference.
"The injury list with this squad is extremely bitter. With Greg (Kobel) out now we have 10 players out.
"Ten players injured. That's something I have not experienced before. How do we get out of it? We won't hide behind excuses. The lads are well prepared."
Dortmund come into the encounter after earning 13 points from their first eight games, their worst start to a Bundesliga season since 2014-15.
Sahin's struggles have been away from home in the league this term, failing to win any of their five games while also conceding 10 goals during those matches.
But they have won each of their last eight home games in all competitions, their longest run since between November 2022 and May 2023 (11).
Dortmund are the only team yet to drop a point at home in the Bundesliga this season (four home wins) and have collected 12 of their 13 points at the Westfalenstadion.
And Sahin is confident that their run on home soil will help them stop their current losing streak.
"We are well prepared and we play at home. And at home it is difficult to beat us," Sahin said.
"I know my role and the players know their roles. We have to go through this. We have to work our way out of this situation."
"We need the stadium tomorrow more than ever. I'm sure the stadium will have a feel for our situation. We want to continue our home streak."
However, Dortmund have lost six of their last seven competitive games against RB Leipzig, with their only win coming in a 2-1 victory in the 2022-23 campaign.
They had previously gone on an eight-match unbeaten run against Die Roten Bullen in all competitions (W6, D2).
Bayern Munich 4-2 Heidenheim: Musiala stars as leaders pull further ahead
Jamal Musiala came off the bench to score twice as Bundesliga leaders defeated visitors Heidenheim 4-2 to maintain their unbeaten start.
Vincent Kompany's side, who suffered a 1-0 cup defeat to Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday, were without the injured Harry Kane, Manuel Neuer and Serge Gnabry for the home contest.
And the Bavarians got off to a good start when an unmarked Dayot Upamecano headed in the opener in the 19th minute.
But Upamecano's defensive error five minutes into the second half allowed Mathias Honsak to latch on to his poor back pass and fire past Daniel Peretz to make it 1-1.
However, Musiala, introduced straight after that goal, took just five minutes to make an impact as the 21-year-old's low drive from the edge of the box restored Bayern's lead.
Another Bayern substitute, Leon Goretzka, then added a third with a deflected shot in the 84th minute before Heidenheim pulled a goal back through a Niclas Doresch tap-in.
Musiala then settled the nerves for the hosts as he ran onto a through ball from his own half before scoring in the stoppage time to make it 4-2 with his eighth league goal of the season.
The result sees Bayern extend their lead at the top to six points over second-placed Eintracht Frankfurt, while Heidenheim remain in 16th place.
Data Debrief: Bayern can't stop scoring
Bayern Munich have now scored in each of their last 20 games in the Bundesliga, scoring an incredible 57 goals during that run.
They are also the only side to have scored in each of the 13 games in the German top-flight this season.
Kompany's side, who are unbeaten after 13 games in the Bundesliga, have now matched their last joint longest unbeaten streak, which ran from May 2023 to November 2023.
Heidenheim, meanwhile, have lost five games on the trot now - their longest losing streak in the league since at least the 2004/2005 season.
Reggae Boyz and West Ham's striker Michail Antonio involved in motor vehicle accident
Jamaica's Reggae Boy and West Ham United striker, Michail Antonio, was involved in a road traffic accident on Saturday, the Premier League club confirmed in a statement.
“The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club are with Michail, his family, and friends at this time," West Ham said in a brief message shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
Details regarding the severity of the incident remain unclear, with the club promising to provide further updates in due course.
"West Ham United can confirm striker Michail Antonio has today been involved in a road traffic accident. The club will issue an update in due course," the statement read.
The news has sparked concern among fans and the footballing community, with many offering their own messages of support for the player, who has been a key figure for both club and country.
As more information becomes available, supporters of the 34-year-old forward, known for his contributions on and off the field, will be hoping for a positive outcome.
Gimenez a doubt for Sevilla clash, says Atletico boss Simeone
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has revealed Jose Maria Gimenez could be a doubt for his side's LaLiga meeting with Sevilla on Sunday.
The 29-year-old suffered an ankle injury in training on Friday and Simeone said he will take a late call on the defender's involvement in the home contest.
Gimenez has been a bedrock in defence as Atletico go into the game on the back of four consecutive victories in the Spanish top flight. They have also won eight in a row across all competitions.
"We'll see," Simeone said when asked about an update on Gimenez.
"When he wakes up [on Sunday], he'll say he's ready to play because we know him. From there, we'll assess."
Gimenez has appeared in all but two of their 15 LaLiga matches this season, with Simeone's side third with 32 points.
Atletico defeated Cacereno 3-1 in the second round of Copa del Rey on Thursday and they have now scored 14 goals and conceded just once in their last three matches.
"There are always different moments in the season and now we are trying to take care of the run we have," Simeone said ahead of the Sevilla clash.
Ahead of the meeting in Madrid, Simeone was also full of praise for Rodrigo De Paul, who has one goal and three assists in the league.
"He has absolutely everything, and he has shown it in recent games," the Atletico boss said.
"He competes in all the arenas, whether it is the Champions League or the cup, as he should and as the people of Atleti want.
"He knows what the fans expect from him, and hopefully he can maintain this level because he has what it takes. We are going to demand the maximum from him because he occupies a position that requires a lot of demands."
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