Predicted Borussia Dortmund lineup for Augsburg clash

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Youssoufa Moukoko celebrates his goal for Borussia Dortmund against Gladbach

Youssoufa Moukoko. (Photo by Marvin Ibo Guengoer/GES-Sportfoto via Getty Images) /

Forwards: Thorgan Hazard, Donyell Malen, Youssoufa Moukoko

With Erling Haaland and Marco Reus both dealing with injuries, this weekend’s game is the perfect opportunity for Marco Rose to give Youssoufa Moukoko a chance in the starting XI. The 17 year old striker scored last weekend. And he can provide a fresh spark to the Dortmund attack that looked stagnant at times over the course of the Rangers tie.

Donyell Malen has been finding his form and confidence after a difficult start to the season. He will be crucial to Borussia Dortmund’s hopes once again on Sunday. The Netherlands international has eight goals and six assists to his name in 33 appearances this season.

The lack of alternatives in the Borussia Dortmund attack could present Thorgan Hazard with another opportunity in the starting XI on Sunday. The Belgian international has lacked consistency in his performances this season. And he will want to start delivering in order to ensure that he doesn’t fall further down the pecking order.

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Reinier and Steffen Tigges are the other options available to Marco Rose. But the duo will likely start on the bench.