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Borussia Dortmund vs FC Köln: Preview and Team News

By Tushar Bahl

BIELEFELD, GERMANY - OCTOBER 23: Mats Hummels celebrates with Marius Wolf of Borussia Dortmund after scoring their team's second goal during the Bundesliga match between DSC Arminia Bielefeld and Borussia Dortmund at Schueco Arena on October 23, 2021 in Bielefeld, Germany. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)
BIELEFELD, GERMANY - OCTOBER 23: Mats Hummels celebrates with Marius Wolf of Borussia Dortmund after scoring their team's second goal during the Bundesliga match between DSC Arminia Bielefeld and Borussia Dortmund at Schueco Arena on October 23, 2021 in Bielefeld, Germany. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images) /
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Anthony Modeste has scored braces in each of Köln’s last two games. (Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images)
Anthony Modeste has scored braces in each of Köln’s last two games. (Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images) /

Players to Watch

Thorgan Hazard came off the bench and scored a brace to lead Borussia Dortmund to a 2-0 win over Ingolstadt on Tuesday. It has been a difficult season so far for the Belgian international, who has struggled with injuries. But with some confidence now on his side, he will be looking to find some consistency. Hazard is expected to return to the starting XI on Saturday.

Marius Wolf has been Borussia Dortmund’s surprise package so far this season. His ability to play in different positions has really helped Marco Rose’s side during this injury crisis. And he could have an important role to play this weekend against the team he spent last season on loan with.

Anthony Modeste has enjoyed quite a renaissance with Köln this season. The 33 year old has scored eight goals in just 11 appearances this season. And four of them have come in the last two games. Modeste has scored a couple of important goals against Borussia Dortmund over the years. And the BVB defence will have to be wary of his quality in front of goal this weekend.

Previous Meeting: FC Köln 2-2 Borussia Dortmund

Erling Haaland rescued a point for Borussia Dortmund when the two sides last met. The Norwegian international also opened the scoring, but goals from Ondrej Duda and Ismail Jakobs helped FC Köln turn things around before Haaland’s 90th minute equaliser.

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Köln stunned Borussia Dortmund on their last visit to the Signal Iduna Park, earning a 2-1 win courtesy of a brace from Ellyes Skhiri.