Borussia Dortmund are grappling with a significant illness outbreak within their squad, which could impact their lineup for todays match against Holstein Kiel.
Aston Villa are reportedly keen on securing the services of Borussia Dortmund's Dutch winger Donyell Malen when the January transfer window opens.
In the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund needed a Donyell Malen equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw with Bochum, who had taken an early lead through Kevin Stoger.