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BVB Player Ratings 2016-17: Midfielder Grades

By Aidan Reagh

SHENZHEN, CHINA - JULY 28: Christian Pulisic (C) of Borussia Dortmund celebrates with team mate Gonzalo Castro celebrates after he scores the first goal during the 2016 International Champions Cup match between Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund at Shenzhen Universiade Stadium on July 28, 2016 in Shenzhen, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
SHENZHEN, CHINA - JULY 28: Christian Pulisic (C) of Borussia Dortmund celebrates with team mate Gonzalo Castro celebrates after he scores the first goal during the 2016 International Champions Cup match between Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund at Shenzhen Universiade Stadium on July 28, 2016 in Shenzhen, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) /
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MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 08: Mikel Merino of Dortmund challenges Douglas Costa of Bayern Muenchen during the Bundesliga match between Bayern Muenchen and Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Arena on April 8, 2017 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Scheuber/Getty Images Fuer MAN)
MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 08: Mikel Merino of Dortmund challenges Douglas Costa of Bayern Muenchen during the Bundesliga match between Bayern Muenchen and Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Arena on April 8, 2017 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Scheuber/Getty Images Fuer MAN) /

Mikel Merino

Another player of the long list of Tuchel-signed prospects, Mikel Merino, got his first taste of Bundesliga this year and seemed to gain the respect of Tuchel. Unfortunately for Mikel Merino, Thomas Tuchel is no longer in charge.

Not to go into details, there may have been an occasional misplaced pass. On the upside, in his eight appearances, only two were starts. Mikel Merino showed his inexperience but also showed his promise at times, which is honestly the most the Dortmund faithful could have asked of him this season. A loan move may do him some good.

Player Grade: D

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