Tuchel praises Hummels after win

Posted Tuesday, January 26, 2016 by foxsportsasia.com

BVB Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel was full of praise captain Mats Hummels after his side claimed a 3-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach on Sunday.

of Dortmund is challenged by of Schalke during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Schalke 04 at Signal Iduna Park on November 8, 2015 in Dortmund, Germany.

Tuchel credited the result to their ability to effectively break down their opponents attacks and Hummels played an integral part of Dortmund's solid defensive display.

Goals from Marco Reus and Henrikh Mkhitaryan either side of half time gave the visitors a comfortable lead before Raffael reduced the deficit for the hosts.

Ilkay Gundogan then restored Dortmund's two goal advantage 75 minutes into the game as they cruised to a comfortable win.

"The key today was how successful we were at winning the ball back," Tuchel said after the game. "We had a top captain on the pitch today. His mentality and charisma were superb.

"We are very excited about this victory against a difficult team. The counterattack in the second half was better."

"I am very happy about the way Marco Reus has come back from (the break)," said Tuchel. "He feels very free."