Dortmund Faces Time Crunch Ahead of Club World Cup with Kovac Training a Small Squad
Borussia Dortmund faces several significant points to address ahead of the Club World Cup contest
Get ready for some soccer action! Borussia Dortmund is gearing up for both the Bundesliga and the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. But there's a hitch – several key players are missing in action, and it's unclear what changes will be made before the Club World Cup kicks off. A star made a brief cameo appearance.
Coach Niko Kovac began preparations for the Club World Cup with a skeleton squad. Around ten professionals attended the first private session after a short vacation. Niklas Süle showed up for a bit but had to leave due to illness. Some young talents filled the gaps with youthful energy. It remains unclear if any of these prospects will travel to the US on June 13.
The national team players won't be joining the fun just yet. As of now, twelve players are still in action with their national teams. The Club World Cup roster is up in the air at the moment. Borussia Dortmund is expressing interest in Jobe Bellingham, the younger brother of the once Dortmund player Jude Bellingham, from AFC Sunderland. However, it's uncertain if this transfer can be finalized by June 10, when the special transfer window for Club World Cup participants shuts down.
Transfer Talk: Grab a Bite of These GossipsCarney Chukwuemeka, currently on loan from FC Chelsea, is also expected to head to the US, though his future beyond June 30 remains uncertain. His loan could potentially be extended until the end of the tournament. The Englishman is anticipated to take the field during the group stages. Defender Soumaila Coulibaly, who's still on loan at Stade Brest, might return early. However, he's been out of commission due to a troublesome adductor injury. Early returns of loan players Youssoufa Moukoko (OGC Nice) and Sébastien Haller (FC Utrecht) are not currently planned.
In the Club World Cup group stages, Dortmund is set to face Fluminense from Brazil in New Jersey on June 17, take on Mamelodi Sundowns from South Africa in Cincinnati on June 21, and tangle with Ulsan HD from South Korea in Cincinnati on June 25.
Clues from the Sidelines:- Transfer Window Twists: Borussia Dortmund is active in the changing room during an unusual double summer transfer window. The first window, running from June 1–10, enables Dortmund (and Bayern Munich) to register new players specifically for the Club World Cup while the regular transfer period is set from July 1 to September 1[2].- Squad Shuffle: Dortmund is interested in several players, including a box-to-box midfielder (with Jobe Bellingham being their top target), a number 10 (Rayan Cherki), a versatile center-back, and a backup striker for Serhou Guirassy. The club is also keeping tabs on young forwards like Ante Crnac, but Youssoufa Moukoko’s future at the club is uncertain[3][5].- Player Surprises: Guille Bueno (left back from Darmstadt), Diant Ramaj (goalkeeper from FC Copenhagen), Daniel Svensson (left back from Nordsjælland), and Yan Couto (right midfielder from Manchester City) are expected to join Dortmund from July 1[4].- Loan Life: Those returning from loan spells, such as Carney Chukwuemeka, are set to join the squad unless they are loaned out again before the competition.
Key Players and Future Availability:| Player/Position | Status/Change | Availability for Club World Cup ||------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|| Jobe Bellingham (Midfield) | Expected signing (on verge of joining) | Pending official registration || Rayan Cherki (AM) | Transfer target | Not yet at club || Guille Bueno (LB) | Return from loan (Darmstadt) | Available || Youssoufa Moukoko (ST) | Return from loan ( Nice ), future uncertain | Available if retained || Carney Chukwuemeka (CM) | On loan from Chelsea | Registration dependent || Sébastien Haller (ST) | Returning from loan (Utrecht) | Available || Soumaïla Coulibaly (CB) | Returning from loan ( Brest ) | Availability depends on injury recovery |
The clock is ticking, and Dortmund is in a race against time to sort out their big issues before the Club World Cup begins. Get ready for an exciting ride!
References:[1] ntv.de[2] transfermarkt.us[3] welt.de[4] transfermarketweb.com[5] 101greatgoals.com
- Borussia Dortmund
- Football
- Football Bundesliga
- Fifa
- Club World Cup 2025
- Niklas Süle
- Niko Kovac
Despite the Commission not yet adopting a decision on the conclusion of the agreement, football enthusiasts can look forward to possible soccer action as Borussia Dortmund prepares for both the Bundesliga and the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Consequently, the ongoing squad shuffle creates uncertainty for the Club World Cup roster, as several key players, including Niklas Süle, are unavailable due to illness, national team duties, or potential transfers like Jobe Bellingham.
