Three talking points ahead of Borussia Dortmund’s season opener against MSV Duisburg
By Tushar Bahl
Will Gio Reyna and Jude Bellingham get the start?
Gio Reyna and Jude Bellingham were the standout performers for Borussia Dortmund during their pre-season matches. Despite being only 17 years old, both showed maturity, quality and confidence beyond their age. And they undoubtedly deserve a chance this season to prove that they are capable of being regular starters for the Black and Yellows.
With a number of tough challenges coming up in the next few weeks, this game presents the perfect opportunity for Lucien Favre to give Reyna and Bellingham a chance in the starting line-up. Although with the importance of the competition, Favre could decide to go with a more experienced XI.
If Favre decides to give one or both of them a chance to start on Monday, one player who could make way is Julian Brandt. The German international had a poor pre-season with lacklustre showings in almost every game he played in. He is capable of being a game changer for Borussia Dortmund, but something just doesn’t seem to be clicking at the moment.