Preview for Borussia Dortmund v Monterrey
Borussia Dortmund will hope to interrupt down a Monterrey defence marshalled expertly by Sergio Ramos once they face off within the Membership World Cup quarter-finals tomorrow.
The German facet have impressed in the USA, albeit in a comparatively simple group that additionally contained Fluminense, Mamelodi Sundowns and Ulsan.
Niko Kovac’s facet gained seven factors from these fixtures as they eased into the final eight and a conflict with the Mexican facet.
Monterrey are additionally unbeaten, thanks largely to a defensive file that has seen them maintain two clear sheets.
Former Spain worldwide Ramos is now 39 however continues to impress in his normal combative method.
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Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl is conscious of Ramos’ skill, in addition to his tendency to wind up the opposition, and says his gamers are prepared.
Kehl advised the membership’s official web site: “I performed towards Ramos a number of instances. Within the staff, you at all times need such a participant very a lot, as a result of he embodies rather a lot. Taking part in towards him is usually uncomfortable and he’ll in fact lead this staff a bit far along with his successful mentality. However we’re ready for that.
“Everybody within the staff is aware of him, however we now have additionally handled different gamers from this staff, as a result of this staff doesn’t solely encompass Sergio Ramos. We all know the place they’ve their weaknesses and the place we are able to harm them.”
Monterrey have flown beneath the radar to this point however Kehl says they shouldn’t be underestimated in Atlanta.
He added: “We labored onerous by means of the group stage. They weren’t simple video games, and Monterrey will definitely not be a straightforward opponent both. However we’re wanting ahead to a distinct ambiance in Atlanta, a distinct time, a particular stadium and definitely a number of emotion and fervour round it towards a staff that may be very, superb.
“It’s a staff that defines itself primarily by depth, duels, tackles, which has not but misplaced a sport on this event and has solely conceded one purpose. We’re actually wanting ahead to it. In fact, we hope to get one spherical additional. For that we must stretch ourselves correctly.
“I imagine that we now have developed within the video games as an entire, and have additionally improved. However on Tuesday night we want an actual efficiency enhance, as a result of Monterrey can be scorching. For them it’s a really particular sport towards us.
“Beneath the framework situations – the stadium can be cooled, the garden will hopefully be superb – I count on us to enhance once more. We’ve to play a very good sport with and towards the ball. However above all, we should present the precise angle, as a result of that can be decisive.”