Dortmund's World Cup 2014 hero Andre Schurrle faces race against time for Tottenham fixture

Former Chelsea star Andre Schurrle likely to miss Borussia Dortmund’s Champions League tie with Tottenham.

Andre Schurrle of Borussia Dortmund runs with the ball during the preseason friendly match between Urawa Red Diamonds and Borussia Dortmund at Saitama Stadium on July 15, 2017 in Saitama,...

Former Chelsea star Andre Schurrle faces an uphill battle if he is to be fit for Borussia Dortmund’s game against Tottenham Hotspur next week.

Spurs hold Dortmund at Wembley next Wednesday (13/9) in the opening round of Champions League group games.

Dortmund are already without Marco Reus who is out injured until the New Year and was not named in the club’s Champions League squad.

Andre Schuerrle of Dortmund in action during the friendly match between AFC Sunderland v Borussia Dortmund at Cashpoint Arena on August 5, 2016 in Altach, Austria.

Schurrle suffered a thigh injury on August 16, which The Mail reported would keep him out for a month.

This would make next weekend (18/9) his most likely return date, but a quicker recovery could see him make the trip to London.

Dortmund recently lost star attacker Ousmane Dembele to Barcelona, although have added Ukrainian winger Andriy Yarmolenko to their squad.

Jadon Sancho of Manchester City and Mason Mount of Chelsea in action during the FA Youth Cup Final, second leg between Chelsea and Mancherster City at Stamford Bridge on April 26, 2017 in...