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 aspect have impressed in the US, albeit in a comparatively easy group that additionally contained Fluminense, Mamelodi Sundowns and Ulsan.
Niko Kovac’s aspect gained seven factors from these fixtures as they eased into the final eight and a conflict with the Mexican aspect.
Monterrey are additionally unbeaten, thanks largely to a defensive report that has seen them maintain two clear sheets.
Former Spain worldwide Ramos is now 39 however continues to impress in his standard 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 informed the membership’s official web site: “I performed in opposition to Ramos a number of instances. Within the crew, you at all times need such a participant very a lot, as a result of he embodies quite a bit. Taking part in in opposition to him is typically uncomfortable and he’ll in fact lead this crew a little bit far together with his profitable mentality. However we’re ready for that.
“Everybody within the crew is aware of him, however we have now additionally handled different gamers from this crew, as a result of this crew doesn’t solely include Sergio Ramos. We all know the place they’ve their weaknesses and the place we will 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 via the group stage. They weren’t straightforward video games, and Monterrey will definitely not be a straightforward opponent both. However we’re trying ahead to a unique ambiance in Atlanta, a unique time, a particular stadium and definitely a number of emotion and keenness round it in opposition to a crew that could be very, superb.
“It’s a crew that defines itself primarily by depth, duels, tackles, which has not but misplaced a recreation on this match and has solely conceded one aim. We’re actually trying ahead to it. After all, we hope to get one spherical additional. For that we must stretch ourselves correctly.
“I consider that we have now developed within the video games as a complete, and have additionally improved. However on Tuesday night we want an actual efficiency enhance, as a result of Monterrey will likely be sizzling. For them it’s a really particular recreation in opposition to us.
“Below the framework circumstances – the stadium will likely be cooled, the garden will hopefully be superb – I count on us to enhance once more. Now we have to play a very good recreation with and in opposition to the ball. However above all, we should present the fitting angle, as a result of that will likely be decisive.”
