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Kovač rests Guirassy, Bensebaini for Klassiker due to Ramadan

Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovač has rested Serhou Guirassy and Ramy Bensebaini for the Bundesliga 'Klassiker' against Bayern Munich due to their Ramadan fasting.

After fans questioned why Guirassy and Bensebaini were on the bench, Kovač explained the decision: "It's lent for Serhou and Ramy. They've been fasting for two weeks and we've already played four games in this period."

Schlotterbeck and Silva will start in their place, though Bensebaini and Guirassy could still impact the game from the bench against Bayern Munich.