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Kovac assesses squad readiness for the Super Cup against AS Roma

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 12:20 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Kovac assesses squad readiness for the Super Cup against AS Roma

Summary

Ahead of the Super Cup this Saturday, Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac provided an update on player availability. Waldemar Anton has returned to full training and is set to play, while Maxi Beier has already rejoined the squad. Carney Chukwuemeka is also a potential option, having participated in team training for the first time recently. However, Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck remain out due to injuries. New signings Giannis Konstantelias and Joey Veerman will be considered for the roster despite limited training time. Kovac expressed confidence in their fitness levels.

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Status Watch

•Anton and Beier return to training for Dortmund.
•Chukwuemeka is a possible option for the Super Cup.
•Can and Schlotterbeck are sidelined with injuries.
•New signings Konstantelias and Veerman may be included in the squad.
•The Super Cup match is set for Saturday against AS Roma.

Latest Updates

12:20 AMYahoo Sports — Squad status ahead of the Super Cup: These are the players Kovac can count on

What they're saying

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Waldemar Anton (training management), Maxi Beier (knee injury), and Carney Chukwuemeka (muscle issues) were unable to play in the season opener against AS Roma. Beier has already returned this week. �...
— Yahoo Sports

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