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 Beneath-21 worldwide joined Dortmund from Sunderland final week for a payment north of £30million, following within the footsteps of brother Jude who performed for the Schwarzgelben earlier than transferring to Actual Madrid.

It had been anticipated it could take some time for the youthful sibling to work his manner into the Dortmund XI however sporting director Sebastian Kehl says Bellingham’s participation within the end-of-season Championship play-offs, by 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 in fact in full rhythm, he performed just a little longer. He is an effective boy, very open, however in fact additionally with the mentality, with the precise self-discipline and professionalism.

“Jobe has already made his mark in coaching throughout 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 accommodates Ulsan and Mamelodi Sundowns.

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Dortmund’s former Brazil striker Marcio Amoroso is anticipating his countrymen to offer his previous membership an actual recreation.

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 should strategy it with warning. 

“They’ve Renato Gaucho in cost, a coach who is aware of so much about soccer. Clearly we all the time find yourself wanting on the European groups because the favourites, due to the dominance we’ve seen over time on the worldwide stage. However as a result of it’s a match the place you may have two extra video games within the group stage, we may be in for a shock.”

Crew Information for Fluminense v Borussia Dortmund

Soteldo, Fluminense’s new signing, is unlikely to play within the match after struggling an damage shortly after becoming a member of.

Dortmund duo Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck are main doubts by damage whereas Felix Nmecha may make manner for Bellingham.