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Hans-Joachim Watzke Says Borussia Dortmund 'In Shock' After Explosions Near Bus

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Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke provided his first public comments following explosions near the team's bus Tuesday before a Champions League match against AS Monaco.

"The team is in shock. We must get through this," Watzke said, per the Guardian's Ed Aarons. "In extreme situations, all Borussia fans move even closer together and I'm sure the team will feel that tomorrow."

Borussia Dortmund announced the match is postponed until Wednesday night.

"Technically, it's possible to play [tomorrow]," Watzke said. "If the players are able to shake this off is an entirely different matter.