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BVB Stadion Dortmund, Dortmund, DEU

Marvin Schwabe - Beaten lateSchwabe made one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Borussia Dortmund.

ImpactSchwabe did everything required of him and seemed set for a clean sheet before a late Donyell Malen strike proved to be enough to beat him. Schwabe faced only two shots in the match, an encouraging sign after he was overwhelmed with volume in 2022-23. Despite the disappointing loss it appears he could have a stronger defense in front of him in 2023-24, giving him a good chance to build on the six clean sheets he totaled last time out.

AUGUST 20, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Dejan Ljubicic - Busy throughout lossLjubicic recorded two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund.

ImpactLjubicic had plenty to do on both sides of the ball Saturday, creating a chance while also making four tackles and sending in a pair of shots. The midfielder could see a consistent role in the starting XI for a third straight season, especially with the departure of Ellyes Skhiri leaving a gap in holding midfield.

AUGUST 20, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Busy in lossKainz had six crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund.

ImpactKainz sent in six crosses but failed to accomplish too much with that volume as he failed to find a final pass. Koln were largely the better team throughout Saturday's loss but lacked any sort of composure in front of goal or to set up any major chances. Kainz was brilliant in 2022-23 with 16 goal contributions and is set to be the driving force of the Billy Goats attack in 2023-24.

AUGUST 20, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Comes off injuredSelke was injured and subbed out in the 52nd minute of Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Borussia Dortmund. He generated one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance...

ImpactSelke came off with an injury during the second half Saturday, though it's possible he was just rested after coming back from a long-term muscular problem. If the injury proves to be serious it would be Steffen Tigges or Sargis Adamyan who could take over leading the line during a Saturday clash with Wolfsburg.

AUGUST 20, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Gregor Kobel - Excels in openerKobel recorded four saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 victory against 1. FC Koln.

ImpactKobel faced four shots and stopped all of them to opened 2023-24 with a clean sheet. The goalkeeper is one of the best in the Bundesliga and passed double-digit clean sheets for the first time in 2022-23. With an excellent defense in front of him once again Kobel will hope to surpass the 11 he managed last time out.

AUGUST 20, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Haller - Shut down in winHaller registered one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 win against 1. FC Koln.

ImpactHaller opened the season as the top choice to lead the attack but struggled mightily, failing to even put a shot on goal. Haller ended 2022-23 as one of the most lethal attackers in Germany and will hope to replicate that for if he can stay fully fit. Haller saw only eight touches before coming off after 60 minutes for the mega-talented Youssoufa Moukoko.

AUGUST 20, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Marco Reus - Creates three chancesReus recorded one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus 1. FC Koln.

ImpactReus got what could potentially be a rare start but still created three chances. The veteran attacker has plenty of talent but struggles with injuries and is reportedly going to be used more sparingly in 2023-24. While that limits his overall upside Reus is still going to be a strong asset when in the starting XI, though he isn't likely to go the full 90 frequently.

AUGUST 20, 2023•ROTOWIRE