Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovač has admitted that his side still has “a long way to go” despite their recent improvement ahead of Tuesday’s home Champions League clash with Lille. Last season’s Champions League runners-up currently sit 10th in the Bundesliga and risk missing out on European qualification next season.

Borussia Dortmund have full back Julian Ryerson back fit for the first leg of their Champions League last 16 clash at home to Lille on Tuesday. The Norwegian was ruled out of the 2-0 Bundesliga win at St Pauli on Saturday due to illness.

Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac knows his side are still a work in progress but sees signs of improvement as they prepare for a tough Champions League Round of 16 first-leg clash at home to Lille on Tuesday.

Coming off the back of two Bundesliga wins, Borussia Dortmund will aim to keep that winning feeling when they host Ligue 1’s Lille in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday evening. Both