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 file that has seen them maintain two clear sheets.
Former Spain worldwide Ramos is now 39 however continues to impress in his ordinary combative method.
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Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl is conscious of Ramos’ capacity, in addition to his tendency to wind up the opposition, and says his gamers are prepared.
Kehl instructed the membership’s official web site: “I performed towards Ramos a number of instances. Within the group, you at all times need such a participant very a lot, as a result of he embodies rather a lot. Enjoying towards him is usually uncomfortable and he’ll in fact lead this group slightly far along with his successful mentality. However we’re ready for that.
“Everybody within the group is aware of him, however we’ve got additionally handled different gamers from this group, as a result of this group doesn’t solely include Sergio Ramos. We all know the place they’ve their weaknesses and the place we are able to damage them.”
Monterrey have flown underneath the radar to date 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 wanting ahead to a special ambiance in Atlanta, a special time, a particular stadium and positively a variety of emotion and fervour round it towards a group that may be very, excellent.
“It’s a group 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 consider that we’ve got developed within the video games as an entire, and have additionally improved. However on Tuesday night we want an actual efficiency improve, 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 excellent – I anticipate us to enhance once more. We’ve to play a extremely good sport with and towards the ball. However above all, we should present the fitting angle, as a result of that can be decisive.”
