Second place within reach – BVB U23 eye next win against Wiedenbrück | OneFootball

Before the Regionalliga West heads into its winter break two weeks before the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund's second team still has two home games on the schedule. On Sunday, the current third-to-last team, SC Wiedenbrück, will visit the Stadion Rote Erde, where BVB's U23 is not only the favorite but also aims to secure a third consecutive victory following high-scoring wins against FC Schalke 04 II (4:1) and 1. FC Köln II (5:3).

"We want to carry the momentum forward. The impressions from training are positive. The guys are working meticulously. It doesn't feel like they want to rest," believes coach Daniel Rios on the club's website, not expecting any loss of tension among his players, especially with only a three-point gap to second place, which could significantly improve the current sixth position with optimal results elsewhere.

Jordi Paulina and Mussa Kaba return

Nothing else is, of course, the goal, with Rios wanting to see his team play passionately and decisively: "We can't guarantee the result. But we can guarantee that we always stand for the way we want to play football. This increases the likelihood of winning games."

Back in the squad are Jordi Paulina and Mussa Kaba, who were given a creative break last weekend after returning from World Cup qualification and the U17 World Cup, respectively. Also included are Nick Cherny, Ousmane Diallo, and Jonas Feddersen, who played with the U19 in the Youth League against FC Villarreal (1:2) on Tuesday.

Ahead of the match, Coach Rios wants to ensure that his players do not underestimate the opponent based on their league position: "There are surprises every weekend in this league. We must not make the mistake of thinking we can easily take three points. They are too good for that. We are expecting a tough game."

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