Nwaneri set for first Dortmund start after Kovac praise

Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri has impressed at Borussia Dortmund and could make his first start this weekend.

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What happened. Ethan Nwaneri, on loan at Borussia Dortmund from Arsenal, has made an immediate impact, and Dortmund boss Niko Kovac has called him an 'important player'. The 19-year-old is now in line to make his first start of the season against Paderborn on Saturday.

• Nwaneri made his Dortmund debut off the bench in a 3-2 win over Hoffenheim, forcing an own goal.
• He also came off the bench in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Villarreal.
• Dortmund signed him on loan from Arsenal at the end of the summer transfer window.

“important player”

— Niko Kovac

A first start would mark another step in Nwaneri's development as he looks to impress during his loan spell.

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