Dortmund interested in Gladbach's Denis Zakaria?

According to media reports, BVB should be interested in signing Marco Rose’s ex-player Denis Zakaria from Borussia Mönchengladbach. Erling Haaland can hope to play in the Bundesliga at the weekend, while Borussia Dortmund is celebrating the next victory in the Champions League. The most important news and rumors about BVB at a glance.

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BVB, rumor: Denis Zakaria an issue in Dortmund?

Borussia Dortmund is apparently dealing with a commitment from Borussia Mönchengladbach’s midfielder Denis Zakaria. The reports Sports picture . BVB is said to have had great interest in the Swiss as early as 2017, but at the time they decided in favor of the foals.

There the 24-year-old played with strong performances in the focus of some top clubs, but recently injuries slowed him down. His current working paper expires in 2022, which would enable a transfer free transfer next summer.

According to the report, Zakaria can imagine a change within the Bundesliga – but only a top club is considered. The Gladbachers want to extend his contract, of course, and that cannot be ruled out either: “I didn’t say that I definitely want to leave,” said the 24-year-old recently at the Rheinische Post. Zakaria continues: “I have always said that I feel comfortable in Gladbach. We will have to have more talks, I can’t say more about it yet.”

BVB marks: Akanji becomes the boss – three players are only enough

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Borussia Dortmund scored their second victory on the 2nd match day of the Champions League group stage. BVB won their home game against Sporting from Lisbon 1-0 (1-0). The scores and individual reviews of all BVB players used.

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GREGOR KOBEL: Despite some good attacks from the guests, not even seriously checked in the first round. All 5 shots missed the box. After the move, the 23-year-old only had to intervene with a harmless header. Grade: 3.5.

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THOMAS MEUNIER: Was very reluctant to run across the flanks, hardly a ball hit. Attentive to Lisbon’s early chance from Pedro Porro (7th). Shortcoming: 22 ball losses again, 14 alone before the break. Grade: 3.5.

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MATS HUMMELS: Dortmund’s defense chief with two mistakes against Lisbon’s Paulinho (22nd, 23rd). The veteran was lucky. In the second round more sovereign and stronger duels. Strong in build-up, with most ball actions (98). Note 3.

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MANUEL AKANJI: Tidied up the mistakes of his defense chief twice. Very prudent. Also in the game structure with many shares and most passes (80). Great template on Reus (18th) and also the starting point before 1-0 (37th). Grade: 2.

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RAPHAEL GUERREIRO: Cautious appearance of the Portuguese against his compatriots. Wasn’t always on the brakes safely and too often offensively against Pedro Porro – unfamiliar. A good shot was just blocked (65th). Grade: 4.

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AXEL WITSEL: As the sole six in the defensive midfield, only lost a bit, especially after Dahoud’s failure. But then got the game better and better under control. Lots of ball wins (12), incredibly strong pass rate (97 percent). Grade: 2.

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MAHMOUD DAHOUD: The game had only just started when it was over for the midfield player. After just three minutes, the 25-year-old injured himself with a press ball and had to hobble into the cabin. No rating.

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JUDE BELLINGHAM: Already his 10th start in the CL – the 18-year-old continues to set standards. First struggled with the Portuguese’s compact game. Shortly before the break, however, with the important assist to the 1-0 lead. Stupid yellow card. Note 3.

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MARCO REUS: The captain’s unfortunate game. Was initially on the wings and was unable to bring structure into play. Stumbled upon two promising face-offs (18th, 35th). After the change with an offside goal. Grade: 4.

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THORGAN HAZARD: Had some good ideas, but none sparked. But that was partly due to his fellow men. Always switched sides, but just as often got stuck again. Grade: 3.5.

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DONYELL MALEN: Has the knot now broken? Dortmund’s 30 million man with the first hit in black and yellow – so important! Otherwise a little too hard and often not precise enough. The match winner still has a lot of room for improvement. Grade: 2.5.

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JULIAN BRANDT (from 8th): Had to work early for the injured Dahoud. Very dedicated, but often a little overzealous. The reverse gear is still missing in his manual transmission, which is dangerous for the BVB engine. Grade: 4.

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MARIUS WOLF (from 70): In the last twenty minutes for the exhausted Hazard on the field. Didn’t find the pass path to the well-positioned Reus in the final minute. No rating.

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REINIER (from 75th): 15 minutes chance for the Brazilian, who replaced the goalscorer Malen late. Couldn’t put itself in the limelight. No rating.

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NICO SCHULZ (from 75th): Because it wasn’t Guerreiro’s big day, Schulz was allowed to play on the left defensive again, at least briefly. Did his thing very well and made no mistakes. No rating.

BVB, News: Haaland hopes to return against Augsburg

Super striker Erling Haaland had to pass in the Champions League on Tuesday, but on Saturday in the league against FC Augsburg (3:30 p.m.) it could be enough for the Norwegian again.

“We have hope for Saturday, it is not impossible,” said sporting director Michael Zorc after the victory over Sporting Lisbon, but emphasized: “But that will only be decided on Friday, Saturday.”

Haaland had already missed the defeat against Borussia Möchengladbach (0: 1) last weekend due to muscular problems. Together with Bayern’s Robert Lewandowski, he leads the league’s top scorer list with seven goals each.

BVB, News: Dahoud threatens injury break

BVB midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud injured his left ankle in the Champions League game against Sporting. Only a few moments after the kick-off at home, Dahoud was on the ground after a punch with Lisbon youngster Tiago Tomas. He would have been banned at the weekend anyway, but it could also be an even longer break. Here is the message.

BVB, background: Findings on the CL victory over Sporting

Borussia Dortmund scored their second victory in the Champions League in their second game – and after 53 days they played again to zero. We have the insights into BVB’s 1-0 win against Sporting for you here.

BVB, News: Effenberg sets up striker ranking

For ex-international Stefan Effenberg, Robert Lewandowski (33 / Bayern Munich) and Erling Haaland (21 / Borussia Dortmund) are currently the best strikers in Europe. This emerges from Effenberg’s striker ranking of the top 10 attackers.

“Haaland and Lewandowski are exceptional players. For me, both belong to the top five Bundesliga strikers of all time, alongside Gerd Müller, Giovane Elber and Jupp Heynckes. And they are in such good shape that they are in the top two in my ranking -10 attackers are in Europe, “said Effenberg the news portal t-online.

The two exceptional talent Lionel Messi and Neymar from Paris St. Germain were not included in his list. Here you can have a look at Effenberg’s complete top 10.