Brandt and Meunier return from corona isolation

At BVB, a duo is about to return from corona isolation. Michael Zorc and Sebastian Kehl believe in a positive influence of the fans on Erling Haaland. Also: Marco Rose explains Axel Witsel’s role against Eintracht Frankfurt. Here you can find news and rumors about Borussia Dortmund.

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BVB, News: Duo before returning from corona isolation

Borussia Dortmund had to do without Julian Brandt and Thomas Meunier on the first Bundesliga matchday against Eintracht Frankfurt (5-2). The duo tested positive for the coronavirus early last week and have been in isolation ever since.

But this should end soon for both of them. Again kicker reports, Meunier is allowed to leave his house on Monday, Brandt will follow on Tuesday. Then both are slowly brought in again, like Sebastian Kehl in conversation with them Ruhr news let know: “First of all, we have to know whether they are completely healthy before we can put any long-term stress on them.” The DFB protocol should be strictly followed.

Especially the return of Brandt is eagerly awaited by the black and yellow. “Jule was in top shape before he had to go into isolation. I am happy that he will be back soon and then drive the competition,” said coach Marco Rose at the press conference after the game against the SGE.

But also a comeback by Meunier, which according to information from Ruhr news showed slight symptoms in contrast to Brandt, would be extremely important for the Dortmunders due to the current staff situation. With Felix Passlack, BVB currently has only one trained right-back at its disposal.

BVB, News – Kehl and Zorc: Haaland benefits from return of fans

With his brace against Eintracht Frankfurt, Erling Haaland played a major role in the successful start of the Bundesliga season 2021/22. According to sporting director Michael Zorc and licensed player manager Sebastian Kehl, one reason for the early top form of the Norwegian is the return of the fans to the stadiums.

“Erling is a phenomenon and a very emotional player,” said Zorc the day after Dortmund’s 5-2 win over the kicker. “My feeling is that he will really benefit from the return of the fans.”

Kehl also believes that the audience has a positive effect on the striker. “Erling naturally attracts attention,” said the 41-year-old in the kicker. “But the guys around him also did very well. The team immediately took advantage of the special atmosphere in the stadium. It was a very energetic performance both in the stands and on the pitch.”

Erling Haaland: performance data 21/22

BVB, News: Rose explains Witsel role against Frankfurt

After his successful start in the Bundesliga for BVB, coach Marco Rose explained why he had surprisingly relied on midfielder Axel Witsel in central defense. In Borussia Dortmund’s 5-2 win against Eintracht Frankfurt on the first day of the Bundesliga, Witsel ran alongside the regular defender Manuel Akanji in the center of the back four.

After the game, Rose explained: “If you go out with an injury like that at the age of Axel, then play a European Championship and then return from vacation in top shape, then that shows what kind of professional you are. We wanted to radiate dominance and needed it but football calm and quality on the ball. “

Accordingly, it was “a decision for Axel”. And not against young talent Antonios Papadopoulos, who many would have expected in the starting XI. That one came in the 78th minute for his first appearance in the Bundesliga. “Dad has been incredibly helpful up to this point and has developed really well. I’m glad we have him,” said Rose, praising the youngster.

BVB, News: Dortmund in the Supercup against Bayern

Tomorrow, Tuesday, the two giants of German football will meet for the first time in the 2021/22 season. BVB welcomes FC Bayern to the final of the DFL Supercup in their Signal Iduna Park at home (from 8.30 p.m. in the live ticker).

BVB vs. FC Bayern in the DFL Supercup