Predicted Borussia Dortmund lineup vs VfL Wolfsburg
By Tushar Bahl
Borussia Dortmund will go up against VfL Wolfsburg on Tuesday, looking to make it four wins in a row in the Bundesliga.
Borussia Dortmund are set to square off against VfL Wolfsburg on Tuesday evening in what should be a fascinating Bundesliga contest. Both BVB and Wolfsburg are in fine form heading into the game, and it will certainly be interesting to see which team comes out on top.
After comfortably dispatching VfL Bochum 3-0 on Saturday, Borussia Dortmund will be full of confidence heading into this game. But their away form this season has not been the best. And Wolfsburg will look to take advantage of that on Tuesday.
Edin Terzic revealed during his pre-match press conference that almost all the players who featured on Saturday are expected to be available to face Wolfsburg, with only Marco Reus ruled out as he continues to work on his complicated recovery from the ankle injury he suffered in September.
Gregor Kobel will start in goal for Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday evening, looking to continue his excellent run of form for his side. Terzic is unlikely to make too many changes in defence, with Mats Hummels and Nico Schlotterbeck expected to start at centre-back.
Thorgan Hazard could be a potential option for the left-back role, depending on Raphael Guerreiro’s fitness levels following his recent muscle injury. Niklas Süle is set to keep his place at right-back.
In midfield, Jude Bellingham will spearhead Borussia Dortmund’s bid to get the three points. Julian Brandt is expected to start in the number eight role, with Salih Özcan likely to play in defensive midfield. However, the Turkish international did suffer a blow to his nose on Saturday. And if he is not ready to play from the start against Wolfsburg, Emre Can could come into the team.
Karim Adeyemi will likely return to the starting XI against Wolfsburg after coming off the bench on Saturday. Donyell Malen has been struggling for form, while Gio Reyna could potentially be given a breather after playing from the start in the last two games. Youssoufa Moukoko is set to start up front after scoring a brace against VfL Bochum.
Predicted Borussia Dortmund lineup vs VfL Wolfsburg: Kobel – Süle, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Hazard – Özcan, Bellingham – Adeyemi, Brandt, Reyna – Moukoko