Leipzig-Borussia Dortmund, the probable formations

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Leipzig-Borussia Dortmund, the probable formations

Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund will face each other in the quarterfinals of the “DFB Pokal.” Kickoff on April 5 at 20:45 at the Red Bull Arena. Both teams will want to bounce back after their defeats in the last Bundesliga round against Mainz and Bayern Munich, respectively.

Rose, in attack, is expected to rely on the tandem of Silva and Werner. In midfield there will be Kampl and Laimer with Szboszlai and Forsberg on the flanks. Terzic, on the other hand, should deploy Haller from 1′ at the center of the attack with Reus, Brandt and Bellingham at the back. In defense, in front of Kobel space for Schlotterbeck and Süle with Wolf and Ryerson on the side lanes.

Likely lineups.

LIPSIA (4-4-2): Blaswich; Henrichs, Orban, Gvardiol, Halstenberg; Kampl, Laimer, Szboszlai, Forsberg; Silva, Werner. Coach: Rose

BORUSSIA DORTMUND (4-2-3-1): Kobel; Ryerson, Schlotterbeck, Süle, Wolf; Guerreiro, Can; Reus, Bellingham, Brandt; Haller. Coach: Terzic.

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