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Mainz 05 vs Borussia Dortmund: Match Preview and Team News

By Brian Szlenk Straub

Borussia Dortmund go up against Mainz on Sunday . (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
Borussia Dortmund go up against Mainz on Sunday . (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images) /
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Erling Haaland (L) and Jadon Sancho will be key for Borussia Dortmund against Mainz (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)
Erling Haaland (L) and Jadon Sancho will be key for Borussia Dortmund against Mainz (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images) /

Players to Watch

There will be an impressive amount of attacking talent on display this week for the Black and Yellows with the likes of Reus, Sancho and Haaland all hitting top form at the right time. Dortmund’s front three were electric against Leipzig, orchestrating a first half 3-0 demolition job that cemented their victory.

In addition to the attackers, credit does have to be given to Dortmund’s backline, who have shored up significantly since the loss to Manchester City in the Champions League. Manuel Akanji and Mats Hummels have provided some imposing performances, but so has veteran Piszczek, who has been much more defensively sound than Thomas Meunier.

Frankfurt loanees Danny da Costa and Dominik Kohr will also be players to watch as they have helped bring Mainz’s form up a notch during their time with the club. Striker Karim Onisiwo will also likely look to poach another goal to add to his tally before the season comes to a close.

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