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In a league where German side Bayern Munich has everything to keep on obliterating the opposition due to its roster depth and quality players, only one club emerges as the real alternative to clash against them in the Bundesliga. That club is of course, Borussia Dortmund, a side that keeps reinventing itself even after they lose some of their most important players and even their manager who left them to train in England. Their structure is legit solid at this point, that's why most people believe they have a shot at winning a title this season.
Former Germany international Michael Ballack, actually likes Borussia Dortmund but he will always root for Bayern Munich, that didn't stop him from telling Omnisport that: "I think Dortmund can compensate [for the departures] although Hummels is a heavy loss. Gundogan is also an outstanding player but he was injured a lot while Mkhitaryan only had one good year, the last one. They already have players that can plug those gaps. Dembele, in particular, seems to be a player that can develop really quickly in Dortmund, just like Kingsley Coman did at Bayern.
"Of course it's all speculation but it looks like Dortmund have the players to maintain their attractive and offensive style of play. Football means losing players but also keeping an eye out on those who can make you stronger. Dortmund did a really good job. You saw in the Super Cup that there is enough quality to temporarily hurt Bayern but there is a lack of personality because they have lost the likes of Hummels who was able to set an example, just like [Franck] Ribery, [Thomas] Muller or [Arturo] Vidal does. That's what they are missing in comparison to Bayern. All the players are nice and good players but Bayern have some guys who can show strength in an away game, or in a challenge. That was also the difference in the Super Cup."
Photo credit: Bayern Munich
