Analyzing Borussia Dortmund's Strongest Starting XI

Analyzing Borussia Dortmund’s Strongest Starting XI

GUANGZHOU, CHINA - JULY 18: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Borussia Dortmund celebrates a goal with Christian Pulisic and Nuri Sahin during the 2017 International Champions Cup football match between AC milan and Borussia Dortmund at University Town Sports Centre Stadium on July 18, 2017 in Guangzhou, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) /

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LISBON, PORTUGAL – OCTOBER 18: Julian Weigl of Borussia Dortmund celebrates after scores a goal against SC Sporting during the UEFA Champions League match between SC Sporting and Borussia Dortmund at Estadio Jose Alvalade on October 18, 2016 in Lisbon, Lisboa. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images) /

Julian Weigl

The German maestro was the centerpiece of Thomas Tuchel’s Dortmund, and arguably his most prized possession. Weigl’s passing accuracy and movement reminds one of Toni Kroos, a champion in every respect. With him in the midfield, there is no worry about congestion or lack of intelligence in the midfield.

Still only 21, Weigl has all the tools to become the world’s best holding midfielder for years to come. He has been compared to the likes of Sergio Busquets and Xabi Alonso and he is set to play a key role for Dortmund this season.

He is in the final stage of his months-long recovery from injury. So fans can expect to see Weigl make his comeback at any moment. We have yet to see him perform in a match under Bosz, but I have no doubt that he will succeed. He’s definitely something else.

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