Injured Marcel Sabitzer's return looms for Borussia Dortmund

Midfield dynamo Marcel Sabitzer, sidelined with an adductor injury sustained during a UEFA Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain, may make a swift return to team training, potentially impacting key fixtures ahead.

Sabitzer's absence was felt in last weekend's Bundesliga loss against Wolfsburg, and fans will miss him once again in the upcoming clash against TSG Hoffenheim. However, the prospect of his return has ignited hope within the Dortmund camp.

Coach Terzic shared his optimism during a pre-match press conference ahead of the Hoffenheim encounter on Friday, stating, "We hope that next week he will be able to take part in some parts of team training. Then we will see what is possible."

As a result of Sabitzer's injury, Dortmund face the likelihood of missing him for their forthcoming UEFA Champions League match against AC Milan, set for 4 October. However, the club are eyeing a potential return for the Austrian maestro in their next weekend's Bundesliga battle against Union Berlin on 7 October. The overarching aspiration is that he will be fully fit after the subsequent international break.

Sabitzer, who joined Dortmund from Bayern Munich in the summer transfer window, has already made six appearances for the club. His versatility and creative prowess have quickly made him a fan favourite, making his return to the pitch a highly anticipated event for Dortmund enthusiasts.

Coach Terzic also provided updates on the injury front for two of his right-backs, Mateu Morey and Thomas Meunier. Encouragingly, both players are progressing well in their recoveries, with the possibility of returning to training either during the international break or immediately afterward. Their impending comebacks will bolster Dortmund's defensive options and provide depth in an important area of the pitch.

Dortmund supporters can now eagerly await the return of Sabitzer, whose presence has been sorely missed in midfield, and the potential reinforcement of their right-back options with the impending recoveries of Meunier and Morey. These developments are bound to infuse renewed optimism into the squad and their fans as they look to continue their campaign on both domestic and European fronts.

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