Kovac reports injury status ahead of Dortmund Champions League match

Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac confirmed the availability of Daniel Svensson and Konstantinos Karetsas for the upcoming Champions League match against Villarreal. Both players missed Monday morning training as a precautionary measure but remain in full health. Meanwhile, Filippo Mane faces a spell on the sidelines due to a muscle injury sustained during the recent Bundesliga fixture against TSG Hoffenheim. Dortmund continues to manage the absences of long-term injured players Giannis Konstantelias and Emre Can. Additionally, Nico Schlotterbeck and Ramy Bensebaini remain unavailable for selection against Villarreal due to suspensions carried over from the playoff series in Bergamo. Kovac praised captain Waldemar Anton for his leadership as the team prepares for the European clash.

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