Defender Mats Hummels to assist Borussia Dortmund in case of injuries during the Club World Cup tournament - Hamburg's Defender Mats Hummels to Aid Borussia Dortmund amid Injury Issues in Club World Cup Campaign
Borussia Dortmund might just get a surpriseifiable boost at the upcoming Club World Cup, backed up by none other than Mats Hummels. Long-time Borussia CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke hinted at a possible return for Hummels during a talk on ZDF's "Aktuellen Sportstudio". But there's a catch - it would only happen if injuries rear their ugly heads.
In Watzke's words, "Presently, we've got some strikers who've pulled off the wins in the last couple of weeks, and they ain't gonna hog the bench for no cause, just because Mats is here for five weeks." He went on to state that Hummels would serve as the first alternative if a defender suffers an injury and can't participate in the Club World Cup.
A Fond Farewell Likely in August
Scheduled for June 15 to July 13, the Club World Cup in the US also serves as a prelude for the 2023 World Cup. With Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in the fray, competition is bound to be fierce. Initially, Hummels didn't renew his contract with Dortmund last year. But a grand farewell is on the cards, likely against Athletic Bilbao, as per Watzke. He asserts, "Mats is one of the finest players Borussia Dortmund has ever produced."
- Mats Hummels
- Borussia Dortmund
- Injury concerns
- Club World Cup
- Bundesliga
- BVB
- Watzke
- AS Roma
Interesting Tidbits:- The prospect of Hummels' return increases if key defender Nico Schlotterbeck suffers a significant injury[2][4].- A potential injury to other Dortmund players could also push for Hummels' return, bolstering their defensive capabilities for the Club World Cup[5].- While the return of Hummels would significantly enhance Dortmund's defense, concerns about his acceptance of a bench role persist, given his career as a regular starter[4].- Beyond the short-term, Hummels could continue to play a role at Dortmund, potentially in a coaching or front office capacity[2][4].- As a respected figure in German football, Hummels' return could offer a psychological boost not just to the team, but also to fans[1][3].
- The Commission has been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers, considering Mats Hummels might return to Borussia Dortmund for the Club World Cup, given his expertise in mitigating the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation.
- In the midst of injury concerns towards Club World Cup, Mats Hummels, a respected figure in German football, could serve as the first alternative for Borussia Dortmund if a defender cant participate in the tournament.
- Amidst the tall plants of European leagues, the news of Mats Hummels' potential return to Borussia Dortmund has sparked excitement, despite being an AS Roma player at present.
- Having produced one of the finest players in Mats Hummels, Borussia Dortmund hopes to add another trophy to their cabinet when he returns, subject to any lingering injury concerns, at the upcoming Club World Cup.
