'Always a nightmare!' - Borussia Dortmund captain Reus on new team-mate Haller

Sebastian Haller has big shoes to fill as he is being trusted to replace Erling Haaland at Borussia Dortmund, however club skipper Marco Reus is already convinced by the skills of the 28-year-old striker and believes that he will be a 'nightmare' for Bundesliga defenders.

The German giants roped in the Ivory Coast international from Ajax in a deal worth €34.5 million (£29m/$35m) and hope that he will lead the lines with the same force as the Norwegian who joined Manchester City earlier in the summer.

Haller plied his trade with Eintracht Frankfurt from 2017 to 2019 before joining Premier League side West Ham. Hence, Reus has faced him in the Bundesliga and is aware of the threat posed by the lanky forward.

The German international revealed Dortmund defenders would always be on their toes against Haller when they faced Frankfurt, and now he is happier to have him as a team-mate rather than in the opposition.

"He's a superb striker," the BVB skipper told the club's website. "When we used to play Frankfurt, he was always a bit of a nightmare for our centre-backs because he's got everything.

"He's big physically, he has a good technique, and he's very comfortable in the box, even with high balls. For us midfielders who like to play the ball, it's important to have someone to combine with."

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