The Battle for Second HEATS UP with Dortmund against Schalke (that guy still has a job after the Madrid Beat Up?)

My Dortmund have been struggling. Injuries, losses, more injuries and just a team that have not been able to reach the heights of last season. They have had to contend with Bayern just being so FUCKING POWERFUL and may just see them break another record by winning the title tonight. But that's not their concern, second place is the priority and A HUGE encounter lies against Schalke.

Klopp has to get his troops in order for this match. I for one do not know how a team who got SPANKED by Madrid are even in contention in ANY league, anywhere. But that's the reality apparently, and this will be a very tough game for both of the teams.

  Eyes will be on Reus and Lewandowski to try and be on their game and unlock Schalke. Also, TOO MANY games have Dortmund lost in front of their own fans. That is a worry and will not bring fear into Schalke and the marksman, Huntelaar. Dortmund have to show their fans that they still have that quality, which we know they have, but they also have that steeliness to see out a victory and cut out the defensive mistakes that have lead to the losses this season.

I've got a draw circling my head but with how Dortmund have been coughing up points, I won't be surprised if Schalke come and do the job IN THEIR OWN HOUSE.
  As they gear up for their Madrid encounter, they must find their groove again. There may be injuries, but I believe that Reus, Lewandowski, Aubameyang and Mkhitaryan have enough ability to get on their game and BEAT ANYONE that they have to come across.
   It should be a good game as both teams like to attack and go for goals. Perhaps it may be wise for Klopp to get Kehl to offer up more protection from the defense to restrict the runs from Boateng and Draxler. DORTMUND CAN'T AFFORD YET ANOTHER LOSS IN THEIR OWN HOME.


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