At the last season of the past season, a young talent was moved to Borussia Dortmund in the focus: Ansgar Knauf played "only" 72 minutes, but these were enough for a gate and a template. Above all, his 3: 2 victory hit in Stuttgart remained in memory. Now he piles the next step.
Strengthen
With its premiere shot in the Bundesliga Knauf hit the victory at the VfB. And otherwise he was when he has been replaced, an assumption in the storm of the Dortmund. At 90 minutes, the plank of 19-year-old completed more than seven successful dribblings and prepared 4.1 shots - including a goal template. In both areas, he even drew BVB internally Jadon Sancho (3.8 / 2.2), which, however, posted much more playing time.
Knauf was 2020/21 in two categories BVB internal top - but based on only 72 minutes of play. Statsbomb
Weaknesses
Knauf's weakness is - as with many youth players who complete their first steps in professional teams - still the defensive behavior. For all courage to go into dribbling, he also caused 2020/21 even a few ball losses - 6,15 on 90 minutes. For comparison: Thorgan Hazard came to 1.81. Also his game against the ball left to be desired, in his few minutes of play Knauf did not recover a ball back. Hazard was in this category under Dortmund's wings players with 0.39 baller conversions after counterpressing just before Jadon Sancho (0.38) at the top.
Where Knauf still has air up - the BVB comparison 2020/21. Statsbomb
Conclusion
Knauf is a promising player who has already taken care of the BVB professionals in a short time. After so far four Bundesliga and three Champions League missions, he wants more now. He should also come under coach Marco Rose on missions.
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