4 non-negotiable starters for Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig
By Kian Long
Borussia Dortmund have a very big fixture in the Bundesliga this weekend, as they face RB Leipzig away home from. Needless to say, they also have the Champions League semifinal which follows in midweek, so Edin Terzic may have to consider subtle squad rotation. Amidst that squad rotation, though, here are four non-negotiable starters for Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig...
4 non-negotiable starters for Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig
1. Marcel Sabitzer
One of the most in-form players for Borussia Dortmund right now is Marcel Sabitzer. In the last three games (all competitions), Sabitzer has contributed above all expectation, scoring three goals and providing three assists. That's an average of two goal contributions per game across his last three matches, so Terzic is essentially left with no option but to start Sabitzer against his former club.
Sabitzer represented RB Leipzig for seven years between 2014-2021, so he will be excited to return to his former home stadium in the hopes of adding to his elite form.
As the old saying goes, Terzic "must strike while the iron's hot". There is not a chance he should rest Sabitzer, despite playing 90 minutes in each of his last three matches.
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