Matchday 26 Review: Team of the Week Selection
With the conclusion of Matchday 26, Rune Gjerulff, Editor-in-Chief at Bulinews, has compiled his selection for the Team of the Week, featuring a tactical setup of 3-5-2.
Goalkeeper:
Matheo Raab, Union Berlin
Raab stepped in admirably for the injured Frederik Rønnow, delivering a standout performance that included six crucial saves, securing a clean sheet and a victory for Union Berlin.
Defenders:
Danilho Doekhi, Union Berlin
A pivotal member of Union’s robust defense, Doekhi successfully won all nine duels, contributing significantly to the team’s clean sheet.
Luca Reggiani, Borussia Dortmund
The young talent from Dortmund showcased his abilities with a solid display, winning six out of seven duels, achieving an 88% pass completion rate, and scoring his inaugural senior goal.
Willi Orban, RB Leipzig
Orban demonstrated his defensive prowess with an impressive 14 aerial duels won, nearly scoring himself as he struck the post during Leipzig’s tight loss to Stuttgart.
Midfielders:
Julian Ryerson, Borussia Dortmund
Ryerson was instrumental in Dortmund’s creativity, delivering six vital passes, including the assist that resulted in their second goal.
Kevin Stöger, Borussia Mönchengladbach
In a rare starting role during Rocco Reitz’s absence, Stöger made a significant impact by scoring a brilliant free-kick in the first half and was a major threat with three shots and a key pass.
Malik Manzambi, 1. FC Köln
Manzambi brought energy to the midfield, winning 12 duels and completing 85% of his passes, which included two key contributions.
Yannik Nebel, FC Augsburg
Nebel was effective both in scoring and playmaking, delivering three key passes that highlighted his offensive involvement.
Chris Führich, Stuttgart
Operating as an attacking left wing-back, Führich shone with his passing abilities, providing the crucial assist for Stuttgart’s match-winning goal.
Strikers:
Simon Undav, SC Freiburg
Undav consistently posed a threat in attack, netting the decisive goal against Leipzig while also completing two successful dribbles and providing a key pass.
Karim Adeyemi, Borussia Dortmund
Utilizing his speed effectively, Adeyemi not only opened the scoring for Dortmund but also created ongoing challenges for the opposition defense.