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Predicted Borussia Dortmund lineup for Mainz 05 clash

By Tushar Bahl

Borussia Dortmund players ahead of their game against Arminia Bielefeld. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)
Borussia Dortmund players ahead of their game against Arminia Bielefeld. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) /
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Borussia Dortmund right-back Felix Passlack
Felix Passlack. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) /

Defenders: Felix Passlack, Emre Can, Marin Pongracic, Nico Schulz

Borussia Dortmund’s back four will likely remain unchanged, unless Mats Hummels is ready to play from the start on Wednesday.

Felix Passlack did a fairly solid job against Arminia Bielefeld on Sunday, especially considering that it was his first senior start since August. The right-back earned praise from Marco Rose for his performance, and should keep his place in the starting XI.

Nico Schulz has plenty of improving to do if he wants to save his Borussia Dortmund career. With Raphael Guerreiro still unavailable, the former German international will start at left-back once again on Wednesday.

Borussia Dortmund’s defensive partnership will depend on Mats Hummels’ fitness levels. If he is unable to play from the start, Marin Pongracic and Emre Can will keep their partnership going at centre-back.