Shinji Okazaki is just one of a number of VfB Stuttgart players unavailable for Saturday's clash with Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund after the Japanese midfielder returned from international duty with a ligament injury.
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Coach Bruno Labbadia will also be without midfielder William Kvist and defender Cristian Molinaro because of suspension, while defender and captain Serdar Tasci is doubtful because of flu.
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"It looks like he won't be available," Labbadia said on Friday.
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"The question is more about who can play. We are missing a total of eight players."
That is the last thing they need in that club right about now. It would definately affect them greatly. Too bad for them.