In recent weeks, the media has talked a lot about the smashing debut of Erling Braut Haaland, the Norwegian recruit of Borussia Dortmund, opponent of Paris SG in the knockout stages of the Champions League. Rightly so, because the Scandinavian has already scored eight goals in five Bundesliga games since landing in the Rhur in the winter transfer window. But the main offensive weapon of the formation led by Lucien Favre this season remains Jadon Sancho.
Sancho, 13 goals and 14 assists this season in the Bundesliga
The 19-year-old English nugget has been boosting opponents' defenses since last summer with 13 goals and 14 assists in the league in 20 games. Statistics that have not escaped Neymar. The Brazilian, still unsure of the trip to the Rhine next week, has made international danger No. 1 of Borussia.
“Dortmund have a lot of good players. But they have a special one, which is young and his name is Sancho ”
“Borussia Dortmund have players who can make a difference. Jadon is a player that I like to watch play, he is a great player full of qualities. Dortmund have a lot of good players. But they have a special one, which is young and his name is Sancho, "the Brazilian striker told Sky Sports .
More generally, Neymar commented on the double attendance between the champion of France and the dolphin of Bayern Munich last season. A duel he sees tight between two teams carried forward: "Without a doubt, it will be a great match for all those who love football. There are two teams that like to attack. We all know it will be difficult for us in Dortmund. We hope to have a good match and get a good result before the return match in Paris. ”
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