Expected Lineup for Borussia Dortmund's cup game against Bremen

Expected Lineup for Borussia Dortmund’s cup game against Werder Bremen

NUERNBERG, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 02: (BILD ZEITUNG OUT) Erling Braut Haaland of Borussia Dortmund celebrates after scoring his teams fifth goal with team mates during the Second Bundesliga match between 1. FC Nuernberg and SV Sandhausen at Max-Morlock-Stadion on February 02, 2020 in Nuernberg, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images) /

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DORTMUND, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 01: (BILD ZEITUNG OUT) Julian Brandt of Borussia Dortmund looks on during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and 1. FC Union Berlin at Signal Iduna Park on February 1, 2020 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images) /

Midfield: Achraf Hakimi, Julian Brandt, Axel Witsel, Nico Schulz

With the injury to Guerreiro, Schulz should be an easy option for the left-wing in his place. Although he hasn’t had the impact he was expected to have before the season, Guerreiro’s injury could give him a massive chance to get into a good run of form. Achraf Hakimi will patrol the other wing in his usual spot looking to hit Bremen on the counter with his pace.

Axel Witsel will be in front of the back line to start this one, Can was brought in as another central midfield option but it’s much to early to have him starting. Witsel has been exceptional ever since joining Dortmund and we can continue to expect more of the same from him.

Julian Brandt has been one of if not the biggest reasons for Dortmund’s recent success. His switch to central midfield has unlocked so much in this squad. He doesn’t have the same direct goal impacts that a Sancho or Haaland sees but he is more often than not the reason they find themselves in those positions.

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