In Bergisch Gladbach: BVB U23 seek first win at third attempt | OneFootball

Against VfL Bochum II and 1. FC Köln II, Borussia Dortmund’s second team drew 1-1 in each of the first two matchdays. Because two out of a possible six points do not quite meet expectations, they are now determined to claim their first win on Friday (kick-off: 7:30 p.m.) away at SV Bergisch Gladbach 09.

Bergisch Gladbach may be a newly promoted side, but after a 1-1 draw against SG Wattenscheid 09 and a 3-1 win away at SC Wiedenbrück, they have made a strong start and will go into the clash with BVB’s U23 full of confidence.

But BVB also has every reason to be optimistic, as last weekend’s performance against Köln was anything but disappointing, even if the final result fell slightly short of what had been hoped for. “I told the boys that they should definitely not do any less. If you play like that, there’s a very high probability that you’ll eventually take the three points,” coach Daniel Rios said on the club website, confident that the effort put in will finally be rewarded with a first win on Friday evening.

Luke Fahrenhorst and Dafi Zarqelain back in the squad

In terms of personnel, there could once again be one or two changes compared to last weekend. Luke Fahrenhorst and Dafi Zarqelain, who are actually still part of the U19 squad, are certain to be included again after performing well so far and earning further opportunities.

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The table is still of limited significance at this stage, but BVB naturally wants to avoid seeing the gap to first place — already four points — grow any further so early in the season.

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