News and rumors: Bench presser Mats Hummels inspires Edin Terzic

At Borussia Dortmund, coach Edin Terzic celebrates his veteran Mats Hummels, whom he put on the bench in the first competitive game of the season. A Hummels representative, on the other hand, is very happy. And: BVB gets a “visit” in Signal-Iduna-Park. This and more in the news and rumors about BVB.

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BVB, News: Nico Schlotterbeck is infatuated with BVB

Nico Schlotterbeck celebrated a successful competitive debut for Borussia Dortmund in a 3-0 win over TSV 1860 Munich. After BVB’s first round appearance in the DFB Cup, the ex-Freiburg player was showered with a lot of praise – the enthusiasm for the international was great, especially on social media.

An enthusiasm that Schlotterbeck shares. After the victory in Dortmund, Schlotterbeck was happy that he was now playing for BVB: “I can say that I really like the club. We’ve had good preparation and I think we’re already very fit.” Schlotterbeck already expressed this “total buck” at his presentation – so it goes on like this.

BVB: The new signings from Borussia Dortmund at a glance

Surname	position	previous club	fee
Sebastian Haller	attack	Ajax Amsterdam	31 million euros
Karim Adeyemi	attack	RB Salzburg	30 million euros
Nico Schlotterbeck	centre-back	Sc freiburg	20 million euros
Salih Ozcan	midfield	1. FC Cologne	5 million euros
Niklas Sule	centre-back	FC Bayern Munich	free transfer
Marcel Lotka	goalkeeper	Hertha BSC	free transfer
Alexander Meyer	goalkeeper	Jan Regensburg	free transfer

BVB, News: special praise for Mats Hummels

Schlotterbeck played, Mats Hummels not at first. If, before the guest appearance at TSV 1860 Munich, you assumed a chain of three in which Mats Hummels played alongside Schlotterbeck and Niklas Süle, coach Edin Terzic set up a chain of four in which only Süle and Schlotterbeck played – and Hummels stayed out for the time being.

BVB’s long-serving head of defense only came in for Süle at the break and earned a lot of praise from his coach for his 45-minute appearance. “He came on in the second half and made an excellent game. He was there straight away, very present, very good in tackles, very clear in the passing game. That’s how we imagine it,” said Terzic.

Süle’s substitution had something to do with the fact that, according to Terzic, the ex-Munich player “felt a little something in the front thigh”. Terzic continues: “And that’s the luxury we have, that we don’t have to take any more risks, but can substitute someone with Mats Hummels without losses.” But Hummels would rather play from the start.

Notes on the BVB victory: Moukoko’s application for a new striker

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Borussia Dortmund is easily in the second round of the DFB Cup. In the 3-0 away game against TSV 1860 Munich, one attacker in particular played an outstanding role, while the youngest BVB player missed the game completely. The notes of the game.

2/17

GREGOR KOBEL: It wasn’t until the 34th minute that he had his first goalkeeper-typical action when Albion Vrenezi passed a flat ball in from the left. But then there was nothing more for the Swiss to do. Grade: 3.5.

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THOMAS MEUNIER: Started out a bit unsure at first, made a couple of sloppy passes, but then got better and better. Then had the fast Vrenezi well under control. Grade: 3.5.

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NIKLAS SÜLE: A safe bank in the back four we are used to from Munich, without mistakes and with a safe passing game in the build-up. Rarely if ever called on defensively. Stayed in the dressing room for Mats Hummels at the break. Note 3.

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NICO SCHLOTTERBECK: Had the most ball actions at BVB, which is certainly due to the sequence in the build-up. When there was space, he also intervened on the offensive. Little challenged defensively like Süle. Note 3.

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RAPHAEL GUERREIRO: For a long time there was speculation as to whether he would stay or go, but he proved again in Munich how important he is because he always reaches a minimum level. When it was 2-0, the first ball went out from him, otherwise cheerfully on the way. Grade 2.5.

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JUDE BELLINGHAM: How did this boy actually spend the vacation? So without doing nothing? He also showed how much energy he has around 1860. No duel, no distance too short. With his goal to make it 2-0 on the front line. Grade: 2.

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MAHMOUD DAHOUD: Bellingham let off steam, Dahoud was more of the organizing hand. But just as snappy as his neighbor, won the duels and repeatedly shifted with good, vertical balls. Good shot still (80th). Grade: 2.5.

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KARIM ADEYEMI: As you know him from Salzburg – on the road a lot, very fast. Especially before the break. It is striking how well he harmonized with Reus and Malen, always looking for the rooms. He was offside when he made it 3-0, but a goal is a goal. Grade: 2.5.

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MARCO REUS: Behind him a 19-year-old, in front of him a 17-year-old and a 20-year-old. Papa Reus (33) was still allowed to have fun, distributed the balls at will and skillfully prepared the 3-0. His 4:0 just before the end was unfortunately offside. Note 3.

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DONYELL MALEN: Took Christopher Lannert’s complete desire to play football, so that 60 coach Köllner had to replace him after 20 minutes. By then, Malen had already scored one goal, after that he was involved in two more goals. Outstanding game. Note 1.

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YOUSSOUFA MOUKOKO: Of course 1860 was low, but while the other players found solutions and celebrated a 3-0 win at the break, Moukoko had only had seven ball contacts up to that point. Like an application game for a new striker. Grade: 4.5.

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MATS HUMMELS: Somewhat surprisingly, only got a bench seat in the first competitive game of the season. After the break, he came out of the dressing room for Süle. Sometimes gave the libero when everyone else moved up. Grade: 3.5.

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JAMIE BYNOE-GITTENS: Came in for the strong Malen in the 65th minute and had every intention of using the insert for more recommendations, but as the overall tempo dropped there wasn’t as much room. Grade: 3.5.

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THORGAN HAZARD: Came in for Adeyemi in the final quarter of an hour and had a decent sprint right away, but there was no longer the framework for many anomalies. No rating.

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MARIUS WOLF: Came in for Meunier in the 76th minute and was allowed to manage the right-back for a few more minutes. No abnormalities with him either. No rating.

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EMRE CAN: Replaced Dahoud for the final phase in the 83rd minute and took over his part in the centre. Had much more exciting football evenings. No rating.

BVB, News: U23 have to play longer in the Signal Iduna Park

Normally, the U23s of Borussia Dortmund play in the Rote Erde stadium – however, renovation work is currently being carried out there and an unscheduled return of the U23s is still in the stars. Normally, BVB’s third division squad should return to the stadium in August, but nothing will come of it.

According to the Ruhr news determined that there are significantly more cavities below the playing field than originally assumed. That means it will take longer to fill out. “Unfortunately, based on the current knowledge, the previous schedule cannot be kept. The construction time for exploration and safety measures will be extended by at least three months,” said the city of Dortmund.

This means that the U23s not only have to switch to Signal-Iduna Park in their first two home games against FC Ingolstadt (August 7) and Rot-Weiss Essen (August 13), but also against SC Freiburg II (August 28). August) and VfB Oldenburg (September 10). If it takes longer, it could become difficult.