We have to talk, Borussia!
Within 14 days, returnee Jadon Sancho (23) and Chelsea loanee Ian Maatsen (21) revealed what Dortmund has been suffering from so far this season: transfer poverty!
If two infrequent players from England can immediately become real difference players and bring BVB back very close to third place – admittedly against relegation candidates Darmstadt and Cologne – then it has to do with their quality. On the other hand, they ruthlessly reveal that the previous squad level was overestimated!
Füllkrug doesn’t let him shoot. The Sancho scene in front of the BVB penalty
Source: Image January 20, 2024
Additions like Sabitzer (19 million euros transfer fee), Nmecha (30 million euros) and Bensebaini (free transfer) were bought as direct hits – to date they have hardly ever delivered. A fact that those responsible recognized early on, but did not want to admit publicly for a long time. The receipt for Borussia Dortmund: 15 points behind leaders Leverkusen, championship title gone, fears about Champions League qualification.
Kehl and Watzke correct their mistakes!
The path that sports director Sebastian Kehl (43) and boss Hans-Joachim Watzke (64) took during the winter break was all the more consistent: Nuri Sahin (35) and Lars Bender (34) were hired as reinforcements and backup for coach Edin Terzic (41). . Check! In addition, two real reinforcements were brought in with Sancho and Maatsen. Check! Acknowledgment of error and solution at the same time.
The Dutchman in particular already represents a quantum leap in quality for Dortmund on the left side: If Kehl paid 30 million euros for Nmecha, he must do everything in his power to keep Maatsen (said to cost 35 million) in the summer!
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Maatsen is already the BVB deal of the year – ahead of joker Sancho. Should BVB only be able to afford one star in this price range for the new season: Maatsen or nothing!
Incidentally, Kehl will need millions more to permanently repair other weak points at Champions League level: keyword 6 position!
2024-01-21 21:30:27
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