Borussia Dortmund Faces Squad Conundrum as Club World Cup Nears
BORUSSIA DORTMUND faces pressing matters to address prior to the World Cup.
Catch Up Quick:
- Borussia Dortmund started training for the Club World Cup with a small squad under coach Niko Kovac.
- The team is missing several players due to illness, injury, or ongoing commitment with national teams.
- The club's squad for the Club World Cup is still uncertain, with negotiations going on for potential new signings like Jobe Bellingham from AFC Sanderland.
Get the full scoop on the preliminary round opponents and the uncertain squad situation below! ⬇️
Dortmund's first training session after a short break was a mini affair, with only ten professionals present due to illness, national duties, and youth players filling in the gaps. Niklas Süle briefly appeared but departed, leaving doubt about his participation in the Club World Cup.
With the national team players yet to join, it's unknown what the final squad will look like. One addition planned is the younger brother of former Dortmund player Jude Bellingham, Jobe Bellingham from AFC Sunderland. However, there are questions about whether this transfer can be completed before June 10, the deadline for the transfer window for Club World Cup participants.
Carney Chukwuemeka, on loan from FC Chelsea, is expected to travel to the US, but his future beyond June 30 remains uncertain. The loan deal might be extended to last until the end of the tournament. Defender Soumaila Coulibaly, out on loan to Stade Brest due to an adductor injury, is eyed to return early. However, the 21-year-old has yet to play a single game this season.
The premature return of loan players Youssoufa Moukoko (OGC Nice) and Sébastien Haller (FC Utrecht) is not on the agenda.
Facing Dortmund in the preliminary round are Fluminense from Brazil, Mamelodi Sundowns from South Africa, and Ulsan HD from South Korea. The encounters will take place in New Jersey, Cincinnati, and Cincinnati, respectively, on June 17, 21, and 25.
In the Spotlight:
- Julian Brandt: A versatile midfielder with over 200 appearances for Borussia Dortmund[1].
- Gregor Kobel: A talented Swiss goalkeeper, widely recognized as one of the top goalkeepers in Germany[2].
For more up-to-the-minute updates on negotiations, injuries, or sudden changes in the squad, head over to the official Borussia Dortmund website or FIFA's official announcements[3]. Keep your eyes peeled for any surprises before the Club World Cup kicks off!
[1] Source: WikiFootball.org[2] Source: Bundesliga.com[3] Source: Borussia-Dortmund.com/FIFA.com
The Commission has not yet adopted a decision on the conclusion of the agreement for the transfer of Jobe Bellingham from AFC Sunderland to Borussia Dortmund, which could affect the squad for the upcoming Club World Cup. Despite the uncertainty, Julian Brandt and Gregor Kobel are expected to feature prominently in the Borussia Dortmund squad, as they prepare for their football matches against Fluminense, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Ulsan HD.
