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Borussia Dortmund centre-back Sokratis Papastathopoulos is set to return to action just TWO WEEKS after suffering a broken leg.

The Greek hard-man fractured his fibula in BVB's 1-0 win over Borussia Monchengladback on 9th November when he threw himself into a challenge with Andre Hahn near the end of the Bundesliga clash, receiving a booking for his troubles as he limped off.

But it would appear that 26-year-old is ready to return to action in time for Dortmund's Champions League clash with Arsenal on November 26th, as the joint in his leg was not displaced and he is able to put his weight on it, much to the relief of Die Schwarzgelben boss Jurgen Klopp.

"Papa’s qualities in the tackle help us in so many situations," he said. "The authority he exudes out on the pitch is just cool.”

Papastathopoulos' potential return is especially good news, with fellow Dortmund defenders Neven Subotic and skipper Mats Hummels both suffering extended spells on the sidelines.

Dortmund have made a stumbling start to the Bundersliga season and currently sit in 15th place, although they have won all four of their games in the Champions League this season and sit five points ahead of their nearest rivals Arsenal.

Team P W D L F A GD Pts Borussia Dortmund 4 4 0 0 13 1 +12 12 Arsenal 4 2 1 1 9 7 2 7 Anderlecht 4 0 2 2 5 9 -4 2 Galatasaray 4 0 1 3 3 13 -10 1

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