With the premier league season not too far away, Liverpool face Dortmund in their pre season game this summer.
Liverpool are riding on a wave of emotions after winning the Champions League. They won their first two preseason games comfortably but Dortmund will offer them their first real test of the season.
Dortmund have a special connect with Liverpool, with their affection towards Jurgen Klopp. The two teams share the same anthem as well.
Here’s a look at the game
Where will the match be played?
This match is to be played at the Notre Dame Stadium
What time does the match between Liverpool vs Dortmund start?
The clash will take place at July 20, 2019, 05:30 AM, IST
Liverpool– W L W W W W
Dortmund– D L D L L W
Liverpool : 3
Draw : 2
Dortmund : 0.
Liverpool
Mignolet (GK), Alexander-Arnold, Matip, van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson, Fabinho, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Origi, Wijnaldum
Dortmund
Bürki (GK), Piszczek, Hummels, Zagadou, Schulz, Witsel, Brandt, Sancho, Reus, Hazard, Alcacer
Divock Origi
The man who was an impactful player last season with goals against Barcelona and Spurs in the semifinal and Final of the Champions league. His display in preseason will go a long way in determining his involvement in the season. His stats for the previous season are as follows
Goals : 6 Assists :1
Georginio Wijnaldum
The midfielder has a knack of scoring goals when played in more advanced positions. Will look to score in this game too
Goals :5 Assists :0
X Factor : Rhian Brewster – The youngster has impressed in preseason with goals and may be impactful in the minutes he is given in this game.
Marco Reus
The club captain played a full season the last time around with injury affected campaigns earlier and he showed why he is such a highly rated player
Goal : !7 Assists : 8
Paco Alcácer
The Spanish forward scores a lot of goals and has been in good form in the preseason as well and had a great season last time around as well
Goals :18 Assists 0
X factor – Jadon Sancho The English midfielder is a frequent creator as well as scorer of goals for his team . He scored 12 goals and had 14 assists in the league season.
Should be a win for Dortmund as Liverpool are missing some key players. They should be winning 2- 1.
The team is based on the aforementioned Fantasy Football Picks and X-Factor Star.
Team 1
Team 2