Kovač Rests Guirassy, Bensebaini for Klassiker Due to Ramadan

Many questioned why the two key players were on the bench for the crucial fixture, but the Dortmund coach explained that both have been fasting for two weeks during the holy month, while the team has played four games in this period.

Instead, Kovač opted to start Schlotterbeck and Silva, with Bensebaini and Guirassy available as substitutes for the clash against Bayern Munich.