For ex-coach Peter Stöger, new signing Salih Özcan is a big win for BVB. The Austrian also comes out as a fan of Mats Hummels. And: Marco Reus is missing for Borussia Dortmund in the away game at Eintracht Frankfurt. All news and rumors about BVB.
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BVB, News: Peter Stöger raves about Salih Özcan
Former Dortmund coach Peter Stöger sees summer new signing Salih Özcan as a major boost for BVB. “Salih Özcan is a gold handle for Dortmund,” said Stöger in one sky-Interview.
“He’s developed over the last few years and he’s an honest kid who loves the game. He works for the team but he can also kick the ball. He’s not talked about that much because he doesn’t have that certain sparkle and neither does he not interested,” added the Austrian. “I’m pretty sure that Salih Özcan will play a major role.”
Özcan switched from 1. FC Köln to BVB in the summer for a fee of five million euros. The German-Turk missed the start of the season due to injury, but the 24-year-old defensive midfielder has been used regularly for the Black and Yellows since matchday 4. Özcan contributed two assists in 13 competitive games, and the native of Cologne is still waiting for his first goal in BVB dress.
BVB, News: Marco Reus is also out in Frankfurt
Borussia Dortmund still has to do without its captain Marco Reus. As the Ruhr news reported, the attacking star is not in the BVB squad for the away game at Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.
Accordingly, Reus left the Dortmund training ground in his private car late Friday afternoon, while the team drove to Frankfurt in the bus. Reus suffered a torn ligament in his ankle in the Revierderby against Schalke (1-0) in mid-September, only a month later the national player celebrated his comeback against Union Berlin, but then felt pain again. “He feels better,” said BVB coach Edin Terzic on Friday before the final training session, but also put a “big question mark” behind his commitment.
In addition to Reus, Terzic also has to do without Raphael Guerreiro in Frankfurt. The Portuguese continues to struggle with muscular problems.
BVB, News: Peter Stöger comes out as a Hummels fan
Peter Stöger sees Mats Hummels, who was recently caught in the crossfire himself because of his public criticism, as positive. “You need two or three guys like him in a team who can get in the way and talk plainly,” emphasized Stöger sky.
At the same time he warned: “Of course he has to lead with his performances, but such players are very important for a coherent group.” Stöger, who coached BVB for six months in the 2017/18 season, would have liked to have worked with Hummels. “It would be cool if you had him on your team,” thought Stöger in the duels against Hummels. “I think it’s great that he’s there and I’m a fan of his.”
Stöger also spoke out in favor of a World Cup nomination from Hummels. “In terms of sport, there are no two opinions,” emphasized the 56-year-old. “The World Cup squad consists of 26 players. There should be a place for him there.” In the end, however, it was the decision of national coach Hansi Flick. “He needs to know how important the structure of the team is to him and whether he wants him there.”
BVB, rumor: Dortmund interested in Jesper Lindström?
In his second year of contract with Eintracht Frankfurt, Jesper Lindström made his mark with strong performances at a number of clubs. As the picture reports, Borussia Dortmund is also interested in the 22-year-old Dane.
According to the report, BVB would have to shell out 30 million euros for the offensive player, whose contract with Hessen runs until 2026, next summer.
In addition to BVB, two other clubs, RB Leipzig and FC Arsenal, are said to be targeting Lindström. According to an earlier report by picture those responsible for the Premier League leaders have already contacted the Dane’s advisors and want to push for a change in winter.
Here is the detailed report.
BVB, rumor: Is there a tug of war over loan player Ansgar Knauff?
Borussia Dortmund is planning with Ansgar Knauff, who is currently on loan to Eintracht Frankfurt, from the coming season. “The clear plan with Knauff is that he comes back to us in the summer,” said BVB coach Edin Terzic on Friday.
However, the SBU also has hopes that the 20-year-old winger will stay. “We want to keep Ansgar. We have already signaled that to him. He feels very comfortable with us, has developed further here and will continue to develop further,” said sporting director Markus Krösche picture.
