Borussia Dortmund emerged victorious in the final friendly game against Aston Villa. Both the sides went with their strongest side as the season would start in a week’s time. Under their new boss, Nuri Sahin, Dortmund were putting pressure on Aston Villa with their style of play.
At the 33rd minute Ezri Konsa fouled Karim Adeyemi in the penalty box and Emre Can did not make any mistake to give his team the lead. Just two minutes late Julian Brandt doubled his team’s lead after pouncing on a moment of uncertainty from Pau Torres. Unai Emery’s side tried to get back in the game but their forwards John McGinn and Jacob Ramsey could have done better.
The second half was on the slower terms as was interrupted by frequent substitutions from both the sides. Jacob Ramsey got a few chances but was wasted.
Borussia Dortmund Player Ratings vs Aston Villa
Goalkeeper
Gregor Kobel: 7.6/10- Did not have much to do but distribution was great.
Defenders
Yan Couto: 6.5/10- Played the first half and did well.
Waldemar Anton: 7.4/10– Gave a solid defensive display.
Niklas Sule: 7.0/10– Was outstanding with his passing.
Nico Schlottterback: 7.5/10- Played well both defensively and Offensively.
Midfielders
Marcel Sabitzer: 6.8/10- Had a decent game.
Emre Can: 7.8/10- Goalscorer, also controlled the game.
Pascal Gross: 7.3/10- Had a fair game.
Attackers
Karim Adeyemi: 7.0/10- Played the first half and won the penalty.
Julian Brandt: 7.6/10- Had a great game in attack.
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens: 6.4/10- Did not have much of an impact.
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Aston Villa Player Ratings vs Borussia Dortmund
Goalkeeper
Emiliano Martinez: 5.4/10- Gave a poor display.
Defenders
Lucas Digne: 6.5/10- Had an average game both defensively and offensively.
Pau Torres: 5.5/10- Gave a poor display, not something expected from him.
Ezri Konsa: 5.7/10- A bit shaky.
Kosta Nedeljkovic: 6.9/10- Contributed both in defence and attack.
Midfielders
Youri Tielemans: 6.7/10- Average game, didn’t supply much for the attackers.
Amadou Onana: 6.0/10- Did not have much of an impact at the centre of the park.
John McGinn: 6.8/10- Had a decent game.
Attackers
Jacob Ramsey: 6.1/10- Poor display at the upfront.
Morgan Roger: 5.9/10- Failed to pass through defenders multiple times.
Jaden Philogene-Bidace: 6.0/10: Had only a single touch in the opposition penalty area.