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Borussia Dortmund coach critical of decision to play match after attack

Borussia Dortmund's coach has criticised UEFA for rescheduling the team's match against Monaco to take place 24 hours after players were targeted in a bomb attack.

Thomas Tuchel said the team were not asked about when they could play and said the side was told by text of the decision.

A suspected Islamist extremist has been arrested over the attack on the team's bus.

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Marc Bartra sends message of thanks to fans

Dortmund's Spanish defender Marc Bartra has thanked fans for their support in an upbeat Instagram post that also wished his team well for tonight's rescheduled match against Monaco.

The 26-year-old suffered injuries to his wrist and arm when the team's bus was targeted in a bomb attack on Tuesday about 90 minutes before the teams were due to play at the nearby Westfalenstadion.

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His Instagram post showed his giving a thumbs up to the camera as he recovers from an operation on his wrist.

He wrote in Spanish and English: "Thank you everybody for all your support and your messages! All my strength to my team mates, supporters and fans and to @bvb09 for tonight's match! #HejaBVB"

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