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Borussia Dortmund vs Eintracht Frankfurt: Three key battles that could decide the contest

By Tushar Bahl

Erling Haaland (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
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Filip Kostić. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
Filip Kostić. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images) /

Felix Passlack vs Filip Kostić

With Thomas Meunier ruled out after testing positive for COVID-19, Felix Passlack will start at right-back for Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. The 23 year old could be in for a tough test against Eintracht Frankfurt’s Filip Kostić.

Kostić was widely expected to leave Eintracht Frankfurt this summer. And while that may still happen, it is likely that the wide player will feature for the Eagles on Saturday.

Kostić no longer has Andre Silva to feed crosses to following the latter’s move to RB Leipzig. But the arrival of Rafael Santos Borre as Eintracht Frankfurt’s new striker should help soften that blow.

Kostić registered an impressive 14 assists in the Bundesliga last season, and created both of his side’s goals in the 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in April. And Passlack will certainly have to be wary of him this weekend.