The surprising decision by Borussia Dortmund’s manager, Jürgen Klopp, sees Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang starting on the bench for their Champions League clash against Zenit Saint Petersburg. Instead, Kevin Grosskreutz gets the nod to start on the right flank of the attack.
Here are the starting lineups for both teams:
Zenit Saint Petersburg:
- Goalkeeper: Lodygin
- Defenders: Anyukov, Luis Neto, Lombaerts, Criscito
- Midfielders: Witsel, Fayzulin
- Forwards: Hulk, Shatov, Arshavin
- Striker: Rondon
Borussia Dortmund:
- Goalkeeper: Weidenfeller
- Defenders: Friedrich, Papastathopoulos, Schmelzer, Piszczek
- Midfielders: Kehl, Sahin
- Forwards: Grosskreutz, Mkhitaryan, Reus
- Striker: Lewandowski
It’s an unexpected move from Klopp, but one that shows his tactical flexibility and willingness to make bold decisions in crucial matches.
