Video: Dortmund relies on Bellingham against ManCity

STORY: Many Dortmund fans are pinning their hopes on Jude Bellingham on Tuesday evening. The midfield star is expected to lead Borussia to victory in the Champions League game against Group G leaders Manchester City. That would ensure BVB’s entry into the knockout phase. Tailwind gives the team a Bundesliga triumph at the weekend. Bellingham scored twice in the 5-0 win against Stuttgart. A lot of self-confidence was gained from this performance, said coach Edin Terzic on Monday. “It’s always good to see that you’re capable of playing football like that. Knowing that we have a different task ahead of us tomorrow when we focus more on the game in Manchester, on the lads to raise awareness again, to raise awareness of what’s in store for them tomorrow, what’s important again tomorrow, which spaces will open up when we’re on the ball, which spaces we absolutely have to close.” Dortmund lost the first leg in Manchester in mid-September 2-1, thanks to a late goal from Erling Haaland. The ex-Dortmunder returns to his old place of work for the match on Tuesday evening. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has praised the Norwegian striker’s work ethic. “He’s the first to arrive and one of the last to leave. He takes perfect care of his body and is well trained in the way he has to live as a professional.” And Guardiola hopes it will stay that way when Haaland will soon have a World Cup break. Norway did not qualify for the tournament in Qatar. “He has a house in Marbella with his family, I think he will play golf there, hopefully not eat and drink much and come back fit for the second half of the league.” In 15 competitive games this season, Haaland has scored 22 goals so far. Jude Bellingham has eight goals in 17 appearances. The 19-year-old has always scored a goal in Champions League group games.

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