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"I'm pleased to finally be able to make some decisions. Previously I could only count to 11 and then play them," said a relieved Dortmund boss after an improvement in the team's recent injury crisis. Şahin confirmed at Thursday's press conference that five players are set to return in Gio Reyna, Julien Duranville, Waldemar Anton, Jamie Gittens and goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, while Niklas Süle, Karim Adeyemi and Kjell Wätjen are also making progress towards their comebacks. Only captain Emre Can misses out due to suspension.

Schuster's view on Dortmund

"Their big advantage is the energy created in that stadium. That can carry over to their play, especially in terms of counter-pressing. There are different ways to break up that rhythm. When you look at their games, they have great quality and flexibility with the ball. We'll defend passionately and resolutely. It's important we play with that energy."

Şahin's view on Freiburg

"I'm a fan of the way Freiburg play and how the club has managed to stabilise itself over the years. And Julian [Schuster] is doing a really good job. He's known the club for a long time, has taken on a lot from Christian Streich and then also brought in his own things. They're a team out on the pitch that do everything for each other. The table also shows they're doing really good work."

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Watch: The two faces of Dortmund

Perfect at home, but winless away - what's going at BVB?

Not so happy hunting ground

In fact, BVB haven’t lost at home to Freiburg in 16 matches since a 2-0 reverse on 21 October 2001. Sebastian Kehl, Dortmund’s current sporting director, was on target for the visitors that day.

3:56

Watch: Dortmund 3-0 Freiburg - previous meeting

Dortmund beat Freiburg home and away last season. They've now won five in a row against Die Breisgauer, and six on the trot at the Signal Iduna Park.

2:03

Watch: Mainz 3-1 Dortmund - highlights

BVB suffered their fourth away loss of the league season last time out. They've taken one point from a possible 15 on their travels, compared to 15 from 15 in front of their own fans, and are currently a point behind Freiburg in the standings.

2:03

Watch: Union Berlin 0-0 Freiburg - highlights

Freiburg climbed to fifth with a point away to Union Berlin, despite Vincenzo Grifo's missed penalty. They're only outside the top four on goal difference after 10 games.