Freiburg 2-2 Borussia Dortmund: 5 Talking Points

#5 Should Sancho have started?

Jadon Sancho didn't start the game for Dortmund

Of course, if Borussia Dortmund had won the game and Sancho hadn't come on or even played a cameo role at the end, no questions may have been asked. Yet, Lucien Favre has opted to shield his creator-in-chief this season in a difficult game, so the question must be raised.

Thorgan Hazard had a productive game playing on the wings, although maybe the same cannot be said of Brandt who was substituted on early in the game when Favre could possibly have brought Sancho on instead. Julian Brandt has had his teething issues at Dortmund and looked out of ideas against Freiburg. Given the importance of the fixture, perhaps the English winger should've started, especially considering that the international break is just around the corner.

Perhaps the result may have been the same with Sancho on the pitch, but he has shown repeatedly that he's able to impact the scoreline for this Dortmund team consistently. His value to this Dortmund team can perhaps be measured in points, and Favre could've lost two in this game over that decision.