Borussia Dortmund is a guest at 1. FC Union Berlin in the top game on Sunday afternoon. Edin Terzic could muster this starting eleven against the league leaders.
For Borussia Dortmund, the top game against the is on Sunday afternoon (kick-off 5:30 p.m.). Four points behind, the black and yellow travel to the leaders of the table in the capital. At the last guest appearance in Köpenick, BVB celebrated a 3-0 away win.
In mid-February, Marco Reus put his team on the road to victory with a brace. After surviving an ankle injury, the captain could celebrate his comeback against the Iron. After the 33-year-old was able to complete large parts of the team training, he should be fully integrated again. If there are no problems with the veteran, nothing should stand in the way of a squad return. “We know that Marco Reus is an important factor for our team,” stressed Edin Terzic at the press conference on Friday afternoon.
There are also question marks over Thomas Meunier (groin problems), Anthony Modeste (gastrointestinal problems) and Raphael Guerreiro, who is expected to return to training soon after being hit on the foot. “We hope that Thomas will have enough for Sunday and we’ll see with Tony tomorrow whether he can make the trip,” said the BVB coach. The trainer will definitely have to do without Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, Mo Dahoud (both shoulder injuries), Sebastien Haller (testicular tumor) and Mateu Morey (knee surgery).
Terzic not only attested to the excellent purchasing policy of 1. FC Union Berlin. “They work very consistently and have a very good atmosphere in the group,” praised the 39-year-old. “You have the feeling that everything is very coherent.” Within the team, everyone knows their role and knows “what needs to be done. In addition, there is the great support that they have, especially at home games,” emphasized the Rose successor, who expects a close and aggressive game.
“Union is the team that fights the most duels and is the strongest running team in the league,” explained the trainer. In the top game it is important for his team to hold back. “It’s about reducing the gap from four points to one point,” said the BVB coach, setting out the route.
The expected BVB line-up against Union Berlin
TW: Gregor Kobel – On Tuesday evening Kobel celebrated his comeback in the Champions League in a 1-1 draw against FC Sevilla.
RV: Marius Wolf – On the right side of defense there is a lot to be said for the ex-Frankfurter. With Meunier, if he can play at all, Terzic will certainly not take any risks.
IV: Mats Hummels – If Niklas Süle gets a break, the world champion could move to the right in the center of defense.
IV: Nico Schlotterbeck – After his joker use in the premier class, the newcomer should be part of the starting eleven again.
LV: Raphael Guerreiro – Should it not be enough for the starting XI, Tom Rothe is available as an alternative. In this case it is also conceivable that Wolf takes over the left and Süle the right side of defence.
CM: Jude Bellingham – The England international is seeded in central midfield.
CM: Emre Can: Can and Salih Özcan are applying for the place next to Bellingham.
RA: Karim Adeyemi – The new signing is expected on the right flank.
OM: Julian Brandt – Brandt could start again in the tenth position. For Reus, if operational, only the joker role remains after a longer break.
LA: Donyell Malen – The Dutchman is expected to play as a left winger.
MS: Youssoufa Moukoko – The youngster replaces Modeste in the center of attack.
Borussia Dortmund vs Union Berlin: Expected game system
In addition to the 4-2-3-1 system, a 4-3-3 formation is also conceivable.
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Source: Stern
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