Expected Borussia Dortmund lineup for Rangers clash
By Tushar Bahl
Defenders: Manuel Akanji, Mats Hummels, Dan-Axel Zagadou, Raphael Guerreiro
Thomas Meunier’s availability will decide Borussia Dortmund’s back four for Thursday. Marco Rose did not comment on Meunier’s injury status during his pre-match press conference. If the Belgian international is fit to feature, he will start at right-back. Otherwise, Manuel Akanji will have to fill in at right-back once again.
Mats Hummels and Dan-Axel Zagadou delivered a strong defensive performance on Sunday. And it will be interesting to see if Marco Rose decides to stick with the same defensive partnership against Rangers. However, the likelihood is that Zagadou will drop to the bench if Meunier is fit.
Raphael Guerreiro will start at left-back once again on the back of a strong overall showing against Union Berlin. The Portuguese international was on the scoresheet on Sunday. And he will have to be at his best on both ends of the pitch against Rangers.