Borussia Dortmund made it hard for themselves but managed to get the three points, beating Eintracht Frankfurt 3-1. Summer signings Abdou Diallo, Marius Wolf and Paco Alcacer all scored their first goals in a Borussia Dortmund shirt to fire the Black and Yellows to victory. Here are the Dortmund player ratings from the game. Roman Burki (6/10) Another game in which Burki did not have much to do and he will be slightly aggrieved that he did not keep a clean sheet. His teammates should have done better to prevent Frankfurt from scoring. Lukasz Piszczek (5/10) Frankfurt’s lack of attacking intent allowed Piszczek to get forward more often and he looked far better than he did in the first two games. He created a good opportunity for Philipp to score early in the first half. But as the game went on, he looked more and more tired and that led to some sloppy errors. Favre should seriously consider giving Achraf Hakimi a chance in the next game. Manuel Akanji (8/10) It was a typically strong defensive performance by Manuel Akanji. The Switzerland international made a game high five interceptions and came out on top in nearly all his battles. He also showcased his excellent passing and started a lot of attacks for Dortmund. A top class performance by the highly rated centre back. Abdou Diallo (7/10) He needed three attempts to put the ball in the back of the net, but Diallo showed great awareness to get on the end on the end of Marco Reus’ corner in the first place. It was a well deserved goal for the Frenchman. The 22 year old was calm, composed and well positioned at all times in defense. Looks like Dortmund have finally found their ideal ball playing centre back paring in Diallo and Akanji. Marcel Schmelzer (6/10) Schmelzer had a decent game overall and looked refreshed and re-energized, especially in the first half. But he was directly at fault for the Frankfurt goal and should have done better to deal with the cross. Luckily for him, Dortmund responded well and got the three points in the end. Thomas Delaney (5/10) In the absence of Axel Witsel, Delaney took over the defensive midfield role and he made it hard for Frankfurt to trouble the Dortmund defense. But going forward, he failed to add much to the team and was replaced by Witsel in the 69th minute. Mahmoud Dahoud (6/10) It was a positive display by Mahmoud Dahoud, who looked to get forward every time he got the ball. But once again his judgement and his final pass let him down at times. Despite that, Dahoud worked hard and showed great desire thoughtout the game. He is already looking much better and much more comfortable than he did last season.<doc-sep>Borussia Dortmund are back in action on Friday when they take on Eintrach Frankfurt in the Bundesliga. The Black and Yellows will be hoping to return to winning ways following their goalless draw against Hannover before the international break. Lucien Favre’s men have started their Bundesliga campaign with a win and a draw and they go into the game against Frankfurt knowing that they cannot afford another slip up this early in the campaign. Borussia Dortmund will be without Omer Toprak and Raphael Guerreiro, while Christian Pulisic remains a doubt. However, new signing Paco Alcacer is set to make his first competitive appearance for the Black and Yellows and will be hoping to hit the ground running straight away. So let us take a look at three Borussia Dortmund players to watch in Friday’s game against Frankfurt. Paco Alcacer The Spaniard was signed on an initial loan deal from Barcelona to help lead Borussia Dortmund’s attack this season. And he is set make his competitive debut against Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday. Dortmund were held to a goalless draw by Hannover last time out, and fans will be hoping that Alcacer can make an instant impact. Alcacer has all the attributes to succeed in Germany and his arrival will allow Lucien Favre to use his desired tactics to a greater effect. Frankfurt will be determined not to concede on Friday and Alcacer’s movement and his ability to play well in tight spaces will be crucial if Dortmund are to secure the three points. The 25 year old endured a difficult time at Barcelona and a goal on his Dortmund debut will go a long way in helping him restore his confidence. Axel Witsel Axel Witsel has made an impressive start to life at Borussia Dortmund. The Belgian international has already scored twice and has emerged as a leader in the team. Witsel has been primarily used in the defensive midfield role and has added some much needed steel and composure to Dortmund’s midfield. The 29 year old showed his defensive qualities against Hannover, as he got into all the right places and made sure that the home side was unable to hurt the Dortmund defense. Witsel also has excellent technical ability and an eye for goal, which makes him the perfect defensive midfielder for Dortmund. He will have to be at his very best against Frankfurt on Friday. Frankfurt have plenty of firepower in their attack and will be hoping to hurt Dortmund on the break. The presence of Witsel as the third centre back in such situations will allow the two full backs to push forward without worrying counter attacks. Marco Reus With Christian Pulisic out injured and Marius Wolf yet to find his form, the pressure will be on Marco Reus once again to be Borussia Dortmund’s creator in chief. The Dortmund skipper endured a frustrating evening last time out as he was denied by the goalkeeper and the woodwork in his side’s goalless draw against Hannover. But despite his troubles against Hannover, Marco Reus still has two goals and two assists in three games this season. And if he is on form against Frankfurt, expect the Black and Yellows to enjoy a comfortable victory at the Westfalenstadion.<doc-sep>DORTMUND, GERMANY - AUGUST 26: Marcelo Saracchi of RB Leipzig and Marco Reus of Borussia Dortmund battle for the ball during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig at Signal Iduna Park on August 26, 2018 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images) Borussia Dortmund face Frankfurt at Signal Iduna Park on Friday, Sept. 14. Here’s all the info you need to watch online. Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt kick off the third week of the Bundesliga season at Signal Iduna Park on Friday. After an impressive first game of the season, Dortmund were very disappointing in their second game. Frankfurt split their opening two games of the season. In their last game before the international break, Dortmund were held to a scoreless draw by Hannover. Dortmund struggled to generate strong scoring chances against Hannover, one week after scoring four against RB Leipzig. Dortmund’s attack should be better on Friday as Christian Pulisic returns to the lineup after missing the previous game with the flu. Lucien Favre’s side signed Paco Alcacer on loan from Barcelona. While Alcacer struggled to get playing time during his tenure with Barcelona, he did score 13 goals in his last season with Valencia. The addition of Alcacer should allow Favre to play Marco Reus in his natural position on the wing. Frankfurt lost 2-1 to Werder Bremen last weekend. Adi Hutter’s side were forced to play the final hour with 10 men after Jetro Willems was sent off. The club was able to bring Kevin Trapp back to the club on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. Trapp originally signed with PSG after playing three years with Frankfurt. Eintracht will need Trapp to play well if they are going to steal a point. Frankfurt’s defense will be without the injured Carlos Salcedo and Marco Russ. Frankfurt’s attack will be lead by Sebastian Haller and Nicolai Muller. Haller has scored twice this season and will look to build on a successful first season with the club. Muller could turn into one of the best signings of the season. Frankfurt bought the 30-year-old winger on a free transfer from relegated Hamburg. Despite being a proven Bundesliga goal scorer, Muller is trying to escape the memory from the lone goal he scored last season. Muller scored 15 minutes into the opening game last season but tore his ACL celebrating, prematurely ending his season. This season, Muller also scored in the first game of the season but had a much tamer celebration. The Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Frankfurt will be broadcast on FS1. Live streaming is available on Fox Sports Go, which you can access with your cable or satellite subscription, either online or through their app. Date: Friday, Sept. 14 Start Time: 2:30 p.m. ET Location: Dortmund, Germany Stadium: Signal Iduna Park TV info: FS1 Live Stream: Fox Sports Go | Fubo.TV. Sign up for a free seven-day trial here. Dortmund picked up four points against Eintracht last season, drawing 2-2 in Frankfurt and winning 3-2 at the Westfalenstadion.<doc-sep>DORTMUND, Germany -- United States international midfielder Christian Pulisic is doubtful for Borussia Dortmund's match against Frankfurt on Friday. Pulisic, 19, missed Dortmund's goalless draw in Hannover a fortnight ago and was absent for the U.S. during the international break due to muscular problems. "Christian Pulisic is making improvements in his recovery, but Friday will probably come too soon for him," Dortmund boss Lucien Favre told a news conference on Wednesday. Goalkeeper Roman Burki, who was nursing muscular problems throughout the week, has been cleared to play, but centre-back Omer Toprak and midfielder Raphael Guerreiro have been ruled out indefinitely with muscular injuries. Pulisic will miss the U.S. friendlies with a minor injury but the squad still has plenty of potency on either side of the ball. TF-Images/Getty Images Favre remained coy on whether Dortmund's latest addition, centre-forward Paco Alcacer, would start on Friday. "Paco likes to combine with his colleagues. He has a scoring threat and the intuition to position himself in dangerous areas. However, we have to integrate him step by step," he said. "We still have to find our best system and we have to learn which players work in which systems. That will be relevant when we begin to rotate." Favre has yet to find a place for Mario Gotze and Shinji Kagawa. Germany international Gotze has remained on the bench for all 180 minutes in the Bundesliga so far, while Japan midfielder Kagawa was omitted from Friday's squad. "Mario Gotze can play centrally. He can play in a 4-3-3 system, but that system requires a lot of physicality and athleticism," Favre said. "Thus far, we have played with three true midfielders. Again, he can play in that position but it's also the position we have the most players for. "It's the hardest thing for a coach to tell very good players that they won't play. But you always have to be honest about it. We have too many players here, I can only call up 18. You have to talk a lot with the players that aren't in the squad." Against Frankfurt, Dortmund are looking for a second win after starting their Bundesliga campaign with a 4-1 victory against RB Leipzig before the draw with Hannover. "In the last season, Frankfurt played 5-3-2 and 3-4-3. Now they play 4-3-3, 4-4-2 under their new coach [Adi Hutter]. They are very dangerous. They play with one, two touches on the counter and use pressing," Favre said.<doc-sep>
DORTMUND, GERMANY - AUGUST 26: Axel Witsel of Dortmund celebrates after scoring his team`s third goal during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig at Signal Iduna Park on August 26, 2018 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images) Borussia Dortmund return to Bundesliga action following the international break as they take on Eintracht Frankfurt at the Westfalenstadion. Match information Location: Dortmund, Germany (Westfaelnstadion) Date: September 14th, 2018 Time: 2:30PM (ETS)/8:30PM (Local time) Recent Form Borussia Dortmund WWD Borussia Dortmund played a slow-moving game against Hannover 96 last time out. That game dragged on and neither side was able to find a winner. Marco Reus easily had the most chances, but a bad day at the office can affect everyone. Reus needs to get assistance when he is in the attack and there is only so much that can be done. New signing Paco Alcacer could be brought into the side to ease some of the pressure off Reus. Eintracht Frankfurt LLWL The defending DFB-Pokal Champions have had a poor start to their campaign. Eintracht Frankfurt looks weak going into Match Day 3. There are several players who are out injured and those players are essential in Adi Hutter’s squad. Attempts to bolster the squad this summer look to have backfired already. New signing Kevin Trapp struggled on his debut as Frankfurt suffered a 2-1 defeat last time out. Jetro Williams will be absent as the wing back picked up a red card in the last game. Team News The Champion’s league roster was released and the tournament starts after this match. The depth in Borussia Dortmund’s squad will be the key to the success in that competition. Favre could make some changes for Friday’s game, with the Champions League opener in mind. Favre is giving younger players a chance to showcase their talents for the Black and Yellows. Jacob Brunn Larsen looked fantastic in preseason and was on the verge of playing his first senior game prior to an injury. Now that he is back, there should be more time for experimentation with the starting XI. Omer Toprak and Raphael Guerrerio are both out with injuries for this game. They don’t look like they are returning anytime soon. Hopefully, they can reintegrate into the first team when healthy. Christian Pulisic is a doubt, having missed Dortmund’s game against Hannover. Opposition Star Man: Sebastien Haller The French-born striker is Frankfurt’s biggest asset. Last season he scored 13 and assisted 7, and this year he has found the back of the net twice. Frankfurt has scored only 3 goals in total so far, and Haller will need to be in top form when he gets on the pitch. Last Match: Borussia Dortmund 3 Eintracht Frankfurt 2 Michy Batshuayi scored a 94th minute winner for Borussia Dortmund in what was a thrilling encounter. Dortmund dominated the first half and took the lead through and own goal, before Frankfurt got back into it. Batshuayi scored to give Dortmund the lead once again, before Frankfurt made it 2-2 in stoppage time. But the Belgium international made sure that the Black and Yellows got the three points with a lovely strike in the final minute of the game. Possible Lineups Borussia Dortmund: Burki, Akanji, Diallo, Piszczek, Schmelzer, Witsel, Delaney, Dahoud, Larsen, Reus, Alcacer Eintracht Frankfurt : Trapp, da Costa, Russ, Abraham, N’Dicka, Fernandes, Torro, Kostic, Gacinovic, Muller, Haller Final prediction – Borussia Dortmund 2 Eintracht Frankfurt 0