Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund - combined XI
Borussia Dortmund face Arsenal today and the Germans visit London knowing they have qualified from the group. Arsenal need a point to secure qualification for them, but Arsenal haven't won in all competitions since November 1st. Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund are two evenly matched teams, but what would their combined XI look like?This combined XI is based on the best players in both squads, considering injuries, and not necessarily, the best XI, of the teams that will play today. The formation chosen is a 4-4-2
#1 Goalkeeper: Roman Weidenfeller
Tough call between him and Wojciech Szczesny, but the German would get the nod for his sensible decision making and discipline. Also, Szczesny is an injury worry for Arsenal, after he had to be substituted in the game against Manchester United. Szczesny is a fantastic keeper but just loses out to Dortmund keeper Roman Weidenfeller, whose consistent displays win him the spot over the occasionally flaky Pole. He is an excellent shot-stopper and a leader from the back. Despite never really getting a chance to play for his country regularly, Weidenfeller has made himself an indispensable part of Jurgen Klopp’s side