What happened. Borussia Dortmund are preparing to face Bayern Munich in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup, with coach Niko Kovač weighing up his starting lineup amid defensive absences.

Schlotterbeck and Can are out, forcing changes in defense.
Teenage signing Joane Gadou has impressed in pre-season.
Kobel is set to start in goal.

The match marks the first Klassiker of the 2026/27 season, a chance for Dortmund to make an early statement.

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