Soccer · Bundesliga · published 2026-10-05T00:00:00+00:00 · via Bundesliga

Line-up projections ahead of Bundesliga's fifth round

The article previews expected starting XIs for the fifth matchday of the Bundesliga. Borussia Dortmund host Werder Bremen in the opening fixture, with Nico Schlotterbeck unavailable because of an ankle problem. It also outlines likely selections for Hoffenheim against Hamburg, Augsburg against Bayern Munich, and Mainz against Bayer Leverkusen.

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The fifth matchday opens with Dortmund hosting Bremen on Friday evening. Dortmund’s likely line-up features Kobel, Anton, Bensebaini and Guirassy, but Schlotterbeck is unavailable because of an ankle problem; Can, Konstantelias, Lerma and Mané are also out. Bremen may start Hein, Friedl and Füllkrug, with several players injured or doubtful.

Other previewed games include Hoffenheim versus Hamburg, Augsburg versus Bayern Munich, and Mainz versus Bayer

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