Last weekend, Borussia Dortmund defeated a relatively strong side 2-0 at Westfalenstadion, with 18-year-old right-back Kosta Nedeljković standing out as the only player likely to leave the team in the near future.
In other news, Emi Buendía has been an active participant in pre-season training, which is a positive development considering his ACL injury just before the start of last season.
The departure of Douglas Luiz to Juventus is the most significant change in the summer transfer window, but the acquisition of Onana from Everton for £50 million is seen as a suitable replacement. The Belgian midfielder will now take up a key role at the base of Aston Villa’s midfield.
Therefore, it is expected that manager Emery will stick with his 4-3-3 formation, utilizing the width provided by full-backs, including new arrival Maatsen.
In an interview, John McGinn expressed his excitement about the upcoming season, stating, “I’m looking forward to contributing to the team’s success and giving my all on the pitch.”
