Preview for Fluminense v Borussia Dortmund
Jobe Bellingham may make his Borussia Dortmund debut when the German aspect tackle Fluminense on the Membership World Cup tomorrow.
The England Below-21 worldwide joined Dortmund from Sunderland final week for a charge north of £30million, following within the footsteps of brother Jude who performed for the Schwarzgelben earlier than shifting to Actual Madrid.
It had been anticipated it might take some time for the youthful sibling to work his method into the Dortmund XI however sporting director Sebastian Kehl says Bellingham’s participation within the end-of-season Championship play-offs, during which Sunderland beat Sheffield United to safe their return to the Premier League, means the 19-year-old is bodily able to step up.
Kehl informed the Ruhr Nachrichten newspaper: “He was after all in full rhythm, he performed somewhat longer. He is an effective boy, very open, however after all additionally with the mentality, with the appropriate self-discipline and professionalism.
“Jobe has already made his mark in coaching through the first few days. That’s why we’re glad to have accomplished the deal earlier than the Membership World Cup.
“He’ll strengthen us, not only for this match, however hopefully for a few years to return.”
It’s fairly the step up for Bellingham, from the English second tier to the elite golf equipment in world soccer.
And Fluminense ought to current the stiffest take a look at for Niko Kovac’s males in Group F that additionally comprises Ulsan and Mamelodi Sundowns.
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Dortmund’s former Brazil striker Marcio Amoroso is anticipating his countrymen to present his outdated membership an actual sport.
Amoroso informed FIFA.com: We all know that Fluminense are a workforce of actual high quality, with skilled gamers like Paulo Henrique, Ganso, Fabio, Thiago Silva, Cano, Keno and John Arias. So, they need to method it with warning.
“They’ve Renato Gaucho in cost, a coach who is aware of loads about soccer. Clearly we all the time find yourself wanting on the European groups because the favourites, due to the dominance we’ve seen through the years on the worldwide stage. However as a result of it’s a match the place you’ve two extra video games within the group stage, we is likely to be in for a shock.”
Group Information for Fluminense v Borussia Dortmund
Soteldo, Fluminense’s new signing, is unlikely to play within the match after struggling an harm shortly after becoming a member of.
Dortmund duo Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck are main doubts by harm whereas Felix Nmecha may make method for Bellingham.
Fluminense: Fabio; Xavier, Silva, Freytes, Rene; Nonato, Santos, Martinelli; Arias, Everaldo, Serna
Borussia Dortmund: Kobel; Sule, Anton, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Sabitzer, Bellingham, Svensson; Brandt, Adeyemi; Guirassy
Fluminense v Borussia Dortmund kicks off at 5pm UK time at MetLife Stadium. It may be watched on DAZN by way of your TV and streaming units.
It may also be considered on the bet365 app.