FootballBundlelemma - Kehl calls the situation in the storm 'not optimal'
After the signing of Serhou Guirassy, Borussia Dortmund now have four strikers on the team. BVB sport director Sebastian Kehl hints at a possible departure. "We had three strikers last year. Maybe something will happen in this position again", Kehl said during the BVB's Asia trip in Bangkok at a press conference. "It's possibly not optimal to start the season with four strikers, we're aware of that."
A failed medical check in the previous week had delayed the agreement between BVB and Guirassy. As another examination revealed, the injured knee of the striker does not require surgery. "He will be available again in an important time. He's working very meticulously on it", Kehl said about the signing of the former Stuttgart top performer. "We're very happy that Serhou is with us, even if he can't be at the Asia trip yet."
With the transfer of Guirassy from VfB Stuttgart, Niclas Füllkrug, Youssoufa Moukoko and Sébastien Haller must now fight for their playing minutes. Therefore, Haller, who had to fight many follow-up problems and injuries after his cancer treatment, is a transfer candidate. In addition, Guirassy's transfer has fueled speculation about a departure of national player Füllkrug, who must fight for his place in the Champions League finalist team in the future. According to "Bild", AC Milan is interested.
"I've also spoken to Niclas before, even before the signing of Serhou. That's completely normal, we're in contact with the national players", Kehl said. "I've noticed that I've met all the boys very ambitious. At the end, we want to be successful as Borussia Dortmund, it's about the club's goals. And that includes a competitive situation, which is also necessary."
- Sebastian Kehl acknowledged the possibility of a departure from Borussia Dortmund in the striker position, hinting at the crowded front line with four strikers including Sébastien Haller.
- Even though Niclas Füllkrug is a national player, his future at Borussia Dortmund is uncertain due to the arrival of Serhou Guirassy and the intense competition in the team's striking lineup.
- AC Milan has shown interest in acquiring Niclas Füllkrug, as his place in Borussia Dortmund's squad becomes increasingly challenging following the signing of Sébastien Haller and Guirassy.
- The Football Bundesliga in Germany has witnessed Borussia Dortmund's recruitment of Guirassy, adding to their already strong attacking lineup, which includes players like Sébastien Haller, Niclas Füllkrug, and Youssoufa Moukoko.
- Borussia Dortmund's sport director Sebastian Kehl revealed that he's in contact with Niclas Füllkrug and other national players, emphasizing the team's goals and the competitive situation required for success in North Rhine-Westphalia and Germany.
- Serhou Guirassy's transfer to Borussia Dortmund from VfB Stuttgart has created a buzz in Thailand, as football fans and media in Bangkok follow the latest developments in Germany's Bundesliga, featuring top-level talent such as Sébastien Haller and Niclas Füllkrug.
