After defeating Bayern Munich 2-0 to lift the DFL Supercup for a second consecutive year, Borussia Dortmund looks destined to lift more silverware in the upcoming season. Early in the summer, Die Schwarzgelben’s head coach Jurgen Klopp brought in key players and has built a team strong enough to compete and succeed in multiple competitions.

Here are 10 reasons why BVB will lift the Bundesliga trophy at the end of the season.

1. Marco Rues is on the cusp of greatness

If Reus stays, the 25-year-old could join the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic as one of football’s elites.

After missing the chance to establish himself as a superstar during this summer’s World Cup due to an injury he picked up in a friendly, Reus is hungry and motivated for success with the club he’s called home since 2012.

The talented attacking midfielder is familiar with Klopp’s system and knows that he is the vocal point of the team.

2. It is Henrikh Mkhitaryan time to shine

The Armenian didn’t have a great first year in the Bundesliga, but he was still one of the best players in the league. Despite his injury problem, Mkhitaryan managed to score nine goals.

Now that’s he’s settled down and he’s healthier than ever before, the Armenian international is ready to take the league by storm. His trickiness, awareness on the ball and ability to slalom his way out of tight spaces will captivate Dortmund’s incredible fans and will strike fear into opposing players.

3. Mats Hummels

Hummels’ remarkable showing in Brazil is proof that he is one of the best, if not the best, center backs in the world. The 25-year-old towering defender managed to dislodge Per Mertesacker – a player with over 100 international caps — in Germany’s starting lineup and could have easily won the award for the tournament’s best player.

Going into the new season in great form, Hummels should dominate the Bundesliga.

4. Defensive depth

Neven Subotić, Oliver Kirch, Sokratis Papastathopoulos, Łukasz Piszczek, Matthias Ginter, Marcel Schmelzer and Erik Durm, what more can I say?

Klopp is blessed with fantastic defenders that are experienced, energetic and willing to do whatever it takes to win.

5. Ciro Immobile and Adrián Ramos will shock the world

My bold prediction for this Bundesliga season is that the two strikers brought in to replace Robert Lewandowski will score at least 30 goals.

Immobile is coming off a 22-goal season in the physical Serie A, and the underdog is hungry to prove the cynics wrong.

Ramos has humbly usurped the spotlight in Germany, and after scoring 16 goals last season, the Colombian should score more with the world-class services that’ll be directed towards him.

6. Roman Weidenfeller is nearing the end

The German goalkeeper is 34 years old and even though he is still in top form, one can conclude that it won’t be long before he hangs up his boots. Just like most footballers, the club’s long-time loyal servant will want to go out on top by unseating Bayern as Bundesliga champions.

7. The return of the fallen

Once upon a time, Jakub Błaszczykowski and İlkay Gündoğan were among the best in the world. Both players had to watch from the stands last season as their team couldn’t keep up with Bayern in the race for the coveted trophy. The eminent figures should make their long-awaited return this season.

8. Nuri Şahin’s season to reclaim the spotlight

Back in 2011, the Turkey international was one of the most sought-after midfielders in the world. He had excelled during his three seasons with Dortmund and Real Madrid came in a pried him away.

At that moment, the move to Spain seemed like the right decision, but Şahin failed miserably. Due to his lack of playing time, he went on loan to Liverpool and also failed. After his forgettable spells away from Dortmund, Şahin returned to the Signal Iduna Park.

Since then, he’s returned to form and could very well become a game-changer in the upcoming season.

9. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

The Gabon international is not the best of the coterie of quality attackers on Dortmund’s roster, but he possesses qualities that most will die for: speed and athleticism.

Aubameyang could very well be the fastest player in the world. His fleet feet helped him score 13 goals last season and since this is his second season with Dortmund, he should be more lethal in front of goal.

10. The man of the hour; Jurgen Klopp

It is almost impossible to hate this man. The charismatic coach never disappoints both on and off the pitch.

Will the quality players at his disposal, the great tactician will find a way to lead his team to the land of milk and honey.