Borussia Dortmund: Takeaways from Champions League win over PSG

DORTMUND, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 18: (BILD ZEITUNG OUT) Erling Braut Haaland of Borussia Dortmund celebrates after scoring his teams first goal with team mates during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain at Signal Iduna Park on February 18, 2020 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Ralf Treese/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) /

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DORTMUND, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 18: (BILD ZEITUNG OUT) Marco Verratti of Paris Saint-Germain, Emre Can of Borussia Dortmund, Idrissa Gueye of Paris Saint-Germain and Marquinhos of Paris Saint-Germain battle for the ball during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain at Signal Iduna Park on February 18, 2020 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by DeFodi Images via Getty Images) /

Emre Can is doing more than he appears

Emre Can has been unbelievable since joining Borussia Dortmund, which is the explanation for why they’ve already made his loan permanent. He has played more and more in each game he’s featured in, finally making it through the full 90 minutes against PSG. He has jelled instantly with Axel Witsel in midfield and played a key role in Dortmund’s positive result on Tuesday.

He has provided the much needed stability alongside Witsel that has been lacking from Dortmund’s midfield ever since he joined. He offers a second layer of protection for the Dortmund back line that has helped them keep their shape in recent games and snuff out attacks.

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He also has the ball playing and athletic ability that allowed him to break through the PSG midfield with his pace. He is much better on the ball than originally anticipated and this is already a very positive impact for a January transfer.

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