Borussia Dortmund's Club World Cup Prep: A Squad Shake-up and New Faces on the Horizon
Borussia Dortmund faces vital matters to resolve ahead of the Club World Cup
Get ready for some twists and turns at Borussia Dortmund! With the Club World Cup rapidly approaching, Coach Niko Kovac is busy strategizing and preparing a mini-squad for the first non-public training session. But, we've got the latest scoop on the potential changes that might be happening before the tournament kick-off.
In a brief session on Monday, Niklas Süle made an appearance but was forced to leave due to illness. A mix of the main squad and U19 talents filled the gaps, but it's uncertain whether these young guns will be boarding the flight to the US on June 13.
While the national team players will join the fun in the coming week, there are still uncertainties surrounding Borussia Dortmund's final roster. The BVB is keen on landing Jobe Bellingham, Jude's brother, from AFC Sunderland, but the question remains whether this move can be executed by June 10, the closing date of the special transfer window for Club World Cup participants.
Carney Chukwuemeka, currently on loan from FC Chelsea, is set to join the US adventure, despite the ambiguity of his post-June 30 status. There's a possibility that his loan deal could be extended until the tournament's end. Soumaila Coulibaly, on loan at Stade Brest, is expected to return early, but his adductor injury might have other plans. As for Youssoufa Moukoko (OGC Nice) and Sébastien Haller (FC Utrecht), a premature return is not on the agenda.
The preliminary round of the Club World Cup sees Dortmund facing Fluminense from Brazil, Mamelodi Sundowns from South Africa, and Ulsan Hyundai from South Korea. Mark your calendars for June 17, June 21, and June 25 in New Jersey, Cincinnati, and Cincinnati, respectively!
As for the club's strategy, Borussia Dortmund is looking to bolster their roster, focusing on key areas such as a box-to-box midfielder, a number 10, a versatile defender, and a backup striker for Serhou Guirassy. The squad shake-up might involve some surprise departures and arrivals, as Dortmund plans a major revamp this summer. Keep an eye out for developments!
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The Commission has not yet adopted a decision on the conclusion of the agreement, as Dortmund strategizes for sports like football in the Club World Cup. Niko Kovac is busy preparing a mini-squad, but it remains unclear whether famous footballers such as Jobe Bellingham and Carney Chukwuemeka will be part of this team due to transfer window deadlines and injuries.
