Ramy Bensebaini 2021/22: The solution to Dortmund’s problem? – recruitment analysis

Ramy Bensebainis (27) summer departure in Gladbach continues to take shape. The Algerian national player has been flirting intensively with Bundesliga competitor Dortmund for several weeks. And apparently, the parties are getting closer and closer when it comes to changing arrangements.

After making his entrance into European football through Belgium and France, Bensebaini was part of Borussia Mönchengladbach’s summer overhaul in 2019 that saw the Algerian left-back make the switch to Germany. There, he played under Marco Rose for 2 years already.

This tactical analysis will look at what Bensebaini has brought to Borussia Mönchengladbach as well as ways to improve if he is to maximize his undoubted potential. This scout report will also analyze whether he can fix Dortmund’s problems on the left-hand side in order to challenge Bayern Munich in the title race next season.

Current situation in Dortmund

Nico Schulz couldn’t impress with his performances since his arrival in Dortmund and therefore, the club would like to sell him. Raphael Guerreiro is one of the most technically gifted left-backs in world football, providing an outstanding offensive impact. But since he is very offensive-minded, his defensive awareness and work rate is not good enough at that level. So, he might be a better option in central midfield as a creator in Dortmund’s game.

Due to that fact, Sebastian Kehl might analyse the market for a new left-back who is able to play in both, a back-4 and a back-5, for Rose’s flexible system. A player, who already played this role under Rose, is Bensebaini. That’s why it is not a surprise that he is heavily linked with a move to Dortmund. Bensebaini provides better statistics in defense and still has impact in the attack.

Aerial Duels

Ramy Bensebaini’s heading ability is both a defensive and offensive weapon that Borussia Mönchengladbach utilized to full effect. Bensebaini’s height, 186cm, reflects the fact that he has started his career as a central defender, before now playing the majority of his games at left-back.

This has meant that in an area that is less attacked aerially, he has a height advantage over many of his direct opponents. Bensebaini is the left-back who provides the 3rd most aerial duels in the Bundesliga, with 4.55 per 90 minutes.

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