Newcastle United is set to host Borussia Dortmund in a Champions League match on Wednesday evening. Ahead of this clash at St James’ Park, Brighton and Hove Albion’s standout player, Pascal Gross, has provided Borussia Dortmund’s winger, Julian Brandt, with insights about Newcastle United.
Under the management of Eddie Howe, Newcastle is excited to welcome the Bundesliga team to Tyneside as they aim to build on their strong performance in the challenging “group of death.” Currently, the Magpies lead Group F, having drawn in Milan and defeated Paris Saint-Germain in their recent matches. In contrast, Dortmund finds themselves at the bottom of the group after losing to PSG and playing to a draw against AC Milan.
Julian Brandt, with the assistance of Gross, has conducted a thorough analysis of the Newcastle United team. Both players were recently on a USA tour with the German national team and are anticipating a unique and positive atmosphere at St James’ Park in comparison to games against teams like Manchester City or Chelsea.
Brandt emphasized the need for confidence when facing Newcastle, given the unpredictable nature of their group. Meanwhile, Dortmund’s head coach, Edin Terzic, expects a challenging encounter, recalling his previous experiences against Newcastle and Eddie Howe from his time as an assistant manager at West Ham United.
As the game approaches, Newcastle is in sixth place in the Premier League, having been undefeated in eight consecutive matches across all competitions. On the other hand, Dortmund’s only defeat this season came against PSG, and they currently hold the fourth position in the Bundesliga table.