Klopp: Lewandowski not bigger than Dortmund

The successful trainer is confident that last year's Champions League finalists will overcome the attacker's exit

Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp has stressed that no one is bigger than the club in the wake of Robert Lewandowski's decision to leave BVB for Bayern Munich at the end of the season.

The Bavarians announced on Saturday that the Poland international has signed a five-year deal with his new club, but Klopp is not too bothered by Lewandowski's imminent departure.

Klopp: We must defend sensationally against Hoffenheim

The Borussia Dortmund coach is aware of the attacking potency of the opposition on Saturday and believes his makeshift defence will have to be at their very best.

Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp is calling for his side to "defend sensationally" during Saturday's clash with Hoffenheim.

Dortmund are missing a host of key players at the back, including Neven Subotic and Mats Hummels, as well as defensive midfielders Sven Bender and Ilkay Gundogan due to injury, while Sokratis is suspended.

Klopp blasts wasteful Dortmund despite win

Jurgen Klopp slammed Borussia Dortmund's display at Marseille, despite a 2-1 win securing a spot in the UEFA Champions League last 16.

A late goal from Kevin Grosskreutz guaranteed Dortmund's progression from Group F at the expense of Napoli, the winger netting three minutes from time after Souleymane Diawara had cancelled out Robert Lewandowski's opener.

However, Dortmund's margin of victory could have been much greater, with Lewandowski and Reus spurning glaring opportunities in the second half.

Dortmund confirm Reus clause

Borussia Dortmund have confirmed Germany international Marco Reus does have a release clause in his contract.

Reus joined Dortmund in the summer of 2012 after the club activated a clause in his contract at former team Borussia Monchengladbach.

He enjoyed an impressive debut season with Jurgen Klopp's side and he has continued to prosper at the Westfalenstadion this term.

Mkhitaryan: I put Dortmund's football ahead of Premier League riches

The Armenian striker was attracted to Jurgen Klopp's men because of their style of play and revealed why he turned down the chance to join an English club

Henrikh Mkhitaryan says Borussia Dortmund's style of play was a bigger attraction than the lure of riches from the Premier League.

The Armenia international joined Dortmund from Shakhtar Donetsk for €27.5million in June after being linked with a move to England, with Liverpool a rumoured destination.

Klopp 'ashamed' by Dortmund fans' behaviour

The 46-year-old coach was furious that some supporters launched smoke bombs, flares and missiles during the 3-1 victory over rivals Schalke

Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp has condemned the shameful actions carried out by a small group of the club's fans during the Revierderby on Saturday.

Despite Dortmund beating local rivals Schalke 3-1, the victory was over shadowed by the behaviour of some fans that launched smoke bombs, flares and missiles which caused delays.

Dortmund derby is electrifying, says Keller

The 42-year-old believes Saturday's clash remains the most eagerly-anticipated of the Bundesliga calendar and is desperate to secure victory for the fans

Schalke coach Jens Keller is eagerly anticipating this weekend's Ruhr derby with Borussia Dortmund, claiming the fixtures "electrifies" supporters across German football.

The bitter rivals go head-to-head at Veltins Arena on Saturday with eight points separating the sides after just nine rounds of fixtures in the Bundesliga, although Schalke won both games last season 2-1.

Mesut Ozil the Arsenal man we fear most, says Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp

Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp admits Mesut Ozil is the man they fear most ahead of their Champions League encounter against Arsenal at the Emirates tomorrow night.

Klopp, who must serve a touchline ban at Emirates, believes the German’s signing has given Arsene Wenger’s side the ‘missing player’ which can see them sustain a challenge for Premier League and European glory.

Klopp: Dortmund lacking fitness

BVB were far from their fluent best but still emerged victorious on their return to Bundesliga action

Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp admitted his side are short of match fitness after labouring to a 1-0 win over Hannover on Saturday.

Marco Reus' fourth-minute penalty was ultimately enough to see off Mirko Slomka's side at Signal Iduna Park, but otherwise they failed to beat Ron-Robert Zieler in a nervy encounter.

Klopp confident of Champions League progression

The 46-year-old is in no doubt that last year's runners-up will enjoy another good run in Europe as long as they can maintain their current level of performance.

Jurgen Klopp was bullish about Borussia Dortmund's chances of reaching the knockout stages of the Champions League after their 3-0 win over Olympique de Marseille.

The 46-year-old coach watched from the stands at Signal Iduna Park on Tuesday as a Robert Lewandowski brace and a Marco Reus free kick ensured Dortmund picked up their first win of this season's competition.