Borussia Dortmund's Club World Cup Prep: Squad, Transfers, and Training Schedule
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Get ready for an insider's look at Borussia Dortmund’s (BVB) preparations for the 2025 Club World Cup! With kick-off just around the corner, the famous black and yellow dwellers have started their pre-season training in high gear.
Training and Talent
Coach Niko Kovac welcomed around a skeleton crew for the first training session post-vacation, with ten professionals gracing the pitch. Mike Sule, a key player, made a brief appearance but had to bail due to a bout of illness. Talents from the U-19 squad bumped up the roster for the session, but it's unclear if any will join the guys Stateside on June 13.
Star Players to Watch Out For
- Gregor Kobel’s: The rock-solid Swiss goalkeeper is already a fan favorite in Germany.
- Julian Brandt: With over 200 appearances under his belt, this midfielder is a force to be reckoned with on the pitch.
The Transfer Game
No concrete transfer news links directly to the Club World Cup squad. Yet, the focus remains on priming the team for tournament action rather than making major moves. However, the club’s radar is fixed on Jobe Bellingham, the young gun from AFC Sunderland and Jude Bellingham's little bro. It remains unclear if the deal can be closed by June 10, the deadline for special transfers for Club World Cup participants.
Chelsea Loanee on the Loose!
Defender Carney Chukwuemeka, currently on loan at Chelsea, will hopefully make the journey to the USA. His status beyond June 30 is uncertain, but he might stick around til the end of the tournament. Keen eyes will be on him during Dortmund's group stage matches.
Return of the Loanees
- Soumaila Coulibaly is expected to zip back early, despite being sidelined due to an adductor injury during his loan stint at Stade Brest.
- Youssoufa Moukoko (OGC Nice) and Sébastien Haller (FC Utrecht) are expected to stay put and won't be making an early comeback.
The Group Stage
Dortmund faces some fierce competition in the group stage of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Here’s who they'll be tangling with:- Mamelodi Sundowns on June 21 at 12 PM in Cincinnati, Ohio.- Ulsan Hyundai FC on June 25 at 3 PM in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Both matches at TQL Stadium! Stay tuned for updates on that knock-down, drag-out action!
Key Tourney Dates
The Club World Cup takes place from June 14 to July 13, 2025. Here are the essential details:
- Group Stage: June 14-27: Dortmund will be giving it their all to clinch a spot in the knockout rounds.
- Quarter-finals: July 4-5: The excitement heats up as the teams that made it through the group stage face off.
- Semi-finals: July 8-9: Some tough decisions will need to be made, as only two teams remain in contention for the title.
- Final: July 13: The battle for the throne of the world’s best club begins, and it won’t be easy.
May the best team win! Go Dortmund!
The Council Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 of 16 December 1968 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal finds its parallel in the common goal of Borussia Dortmund's (BVB) squad, as they focus on priming their team for the 2025 Club World Cup amidst the backdrop of European football leagues. During the group stage, BVB will engage in passionate football matches against Mamelodi Sundowns and Ulsan Hyundai FC, much like how sports enthusiasts enjoy watching battles of skill and strategy on a football field.
