Sebastien Haller has given the reasons for Ajax Amsterdam’s big win in the Champions League against Borussia Dortmund. Gregor Kobel spoke about his goals. All news and rumors about BVB at a glance.
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BVB, News: Haller gives reasons for Ajax victory
Sebastian Haller from Ajax Amsterdam was “not surprised” by the clear 4-0 win against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. The game could have been different, the striker realized in an interview with the kicker to: “If you look back on the 90 minutes, we know that it could have gone the other way, just if Erling Haaland had cut the second half to 1: 2. We were very good, but it was certainly not a perfect performance. “
The reason why it was so easy for the traditional Dutch club to combine with the Dortmund defense has a simple reason: “BVB is a very offensive team, even the midfielders tend to play forward. And the defenders are excellent footballers, but none. concreting the back, “said Haller and explained:” When we had the ball, they weren’t very aggressive, so we had a lot of freedom and were able to use our chances. But we also made life difficult for them with a lot of speed and intensity . “
In the second leg on Wednesday (9 p.m.), the former Frankfurt, who leads the top scorer list with six goals, expects a “significantly more difficult” task. “With the support of their fans, but also because BVB will certainly want to return the favor,” he said.
In the Champions League, Haller doesn’t just want to survive the group stage with Ajax this season. “With our carefree, enthusiasm and passion we can go very far and surprise many teams. What speaks for us: The quality of this squad is very high, a great team is developing and we really enjoy playing together. Nobody is frustrated and is in a bad mood. We are very hungry, “he said.
BVB, News: Kobel talks about starting in Dortmund
Gregor Kobel has been the clear number one at BVB since his move last summer. The change compared to his former stations (Augsburg, Hoffenheim, Stuttgart) was great.
“It’s a different dimension, I’m now in a top 10 club in the world of football,” Kobel explained in an interview with the Swiss view and added: “But the biggest adjustment is of course the Champions League, the triple exposure, a game every three days, a lot more travel – my body doesn’t know that yet.”
Kobel had recently failed with a tendon irritation in his knee and was therefore unable to make the trip to the Swiss national team. “This higher load is a change that I’ve always been looking forward to. That’s what you play football for, I’m super happy,” he added.
In the meantime Kobel has settled in “quite well” in Dortmund. In his opinion, the start of the season went okay: “We could have won more often, we missed a few points. But we are at the forefront in the Bundesliga, are doing well overall in the Champions League and are in the DFB Cup. It fits so.”
The objective with BVB is also clear. “To become German champion is of course a dream. And winning titles is always the goal in Dortmund,” said Kobel and added: “But now we will win in all competitions as often as possible and then we will see we where we land. Nobody has ever won titles by talking. “
To screw up the tenth championship in a row for Bayern Munich this season is not unrealistic: “We are working hard for it.”
BVB, News: Haaland back in Dortmund
After his short trip to his Norwegian homeland, striker Erling Haaland has apparently returned to Dortmund to continue his rehab. The report Ruhr news.
Accordingly, the 21-year-old arrived at the training center in Brackel on Sunday with a taxi shuttle. Haaland visited Norway for a week after consultation with the club.
The timing of his return to the field remains unclear. Sports director Michael Zorc said on Saturday on the sidelines of the Bundesliga match against 1. FC Köln (2-0) that it will be “a few more weeks” until Haaland’s comeback.
He also expressed the hope that the striker will be able to play again this year. Haaland has been missing from BVB since the 4-0 swat in the Champions League at Ajax Amsterdam. There he sustained an injury in the hip flexor of his left thigh.
BVB: Meunier receives advice from Zorc
Those responsible at BVB have praised Thomas Meunier, who has regained his strength. Sports director Michael Zorc also gave the right-back advice.
