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Predicted Borussia Dortmund XI vs Schalke: Sancho on the bench, Reyna set for first start?

By Tushar Bahl | May 14, 2020

MOENCHENGLADBACH, GERMANY - MARCH 07: (BILD ZEITUNG OUT) Thorgan Hazard of Borussia Dortmund celebrates after scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Moenchengladbach and Borussia Dortmund at Borussia-Park on March 7, 2020 in Moenchengladbach, Germany. (Photo by Mario Hommes/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) /

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Lukasz Piszczek and Mats Hummels will spearhead Borussia Dortmund’s defence (Photo by Alex Gottschalk/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) /

Defence: Lukasz Piszczek, Mats Hummels, Manuel Akanji

Lukasz Piszczek is once again set to line up on the right side of Borussia Dortmund’s defence. The veteran Pole, who is expected to sign a new contract with the club, has been a consistent performer since switching to this role, offering some much needed defensive security to the side.

Mats Hummels will again be lining up in the middle of Dortmund’s back three. Hummels has been one of Borussia Dortmund’s best players so far this season, and will be looking to ping more of his trademark quarterback passes to the likes of Haaland and Sancho.

Joining Piszczek and Hummels in the defence will be Manuel Akanji. The Swiss international was dropped to the bench in early February after a string of poor performances. But he will be aiming to take advantage of Dan Axel Zagadou’s injury to reclaim his spot in the team.

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