Watching Lampard's Chelsea just makes me realise what a top coach can do. Chelsea have inferior players to us in virtually every position. Apart from Kante and Rudiger, no other Chelsea player would make our team. Chelsea players are also inferior to our players technically and experience wise, but Lampard has them playing great football and competing against the best. More than anything we need a better coach.
So Zorc still hopeful of keeping Hakimi next season. If that happens I expect Meunier will probably be deployed at rcb in a back 3 with Hummels and most likely Zagadou. RG and Hakimi as wing backs. Looks a pretty good defence on paper.
Not guaranteed, will depend on Man Utd qualifying for CL and meeting the €100m+ asking price. Not many other options for him.
Yeah I figured as much but then if Sancho leaves, you guys are going to need a replacement to fill the void
Inter Milan have already negotiated a fee worth 40 million euros + bonuses for Achraf Hakimi. The deal could be made official this weekend [Kicker] #BVB— BVB Buzz (@BVBBuzz) June 26, 2020 same was reported by Sky Italia
Wow only 40M and 5M a year salary including all bonuses!? No way we couldn't have offered as much or more!
I think it's a sum we would have been very willing to pay but considering that the deal with Inter seems that far advanced, it looks as if Hakimi might have wanted out as well. I don't get that choice though, likely another stepping stone club for Hakimi. So Meunier was probably meant to be his 1:1 replacement (or plan B) from the beginning which makes sense. 2 out of LP, Morey and Meunier for the right side looks pretty good.
maybe cuz hes tired of playing for LF, lets be honest playing for conte is way better and stand better chances at trophies
I know that the Favre bashing is the current fad among Dortmund fans but this makes no sense as Hakimi has been the biggest benefactor of Favre switching to a 3-4-3 and thus allowing Hakimi to blossom as a wing back. He has also played the most minutes of any player on the team this season (including Burki) showing that he's had no leash on him what so ever despite his defensive shortcomings. I would also argue that he will have as much chance winning a title at Dortmund as he would have at Inter.
Yes, but at same time, who was Lampard before the season? Even after few rounds... It’s about having faith in young and ambitious coach. It doesn’t always have to be a big shot.
Exactly my thinking. The priority of the board should be to look at the team that has been assembled and determine what their ultimate strength is which will dictate what type of philosophy is needed and thus the type of coach as well. It's flat out dumb to just go for a bigger "name" coach who will not be able to play to the stregth of the players he has at his disposal.
I'm not an expert on Man Utd, but having just watched what their attack can do with Pogba, Fernandes, Martial and Rashford, why would they ever want to spend 100+ million in the most uncertain times on Sancho, instead of strengthening their defense?? Even if they want to strengthen the attack, they'd be much better off with a striker, not a Sancho-type.
Both aspects matter equally. If you have a lot of potential in young players, I'm more than happy to let a hungry young or unproven coach take his chance with them (think Guardiola in 2008, or Lampard now.) But also, if you have strong team that you think can challenge for titles, then get them a frickin' proven coach. Why would the FO be cheap on the coach?? In both cases, the coach needs to fit the style of the club and players well.
If we look for a coach to fit the style of the club, we can just as well keep Favre. It’s the style we need to do something about
Is Bayern planning to hijack Jude Bellingham transfer? (Kicker) Earlier this week, the papers were reporting that Borussia Dortmund had agreed to personal terms with Birmingham City midfielder Jude Bellingham. The transfer fee was going to be somewhere between €20-25 million. However, Kicker reports that Bayern might be swooping in on the transfer since BVB have yet to agree with Birmingham on the transfer. The 16 year old made 34 appearances for Birmingham in the English second division this season and is seen as the next big English talent following in the footsteps of Jadon Sancho. That would suck
I enjoy watching BVB games. The team plays nice football. It seems to have been the goal to do that since the Klopp years. It's the main reason I cheer for BVB And I think it's a great philosophy to have as a team. To play attractive and attacking football. You can still win while doing that. BTW.. I'm so happy to see Klopp succeed at Liverpool! He's a great coach. Emotionally smart, and winning mentality.
I tend to be a rabid fan. I came here because of Pulisic but I am loyal to a fault. Since he left, I have fallen head over heels with the team, their culture, their fans, stadium.. Just love everything about BVB and the club (except favre) Having said that, anyone know if it easy for a non german speaker to attend games in Dortmund?
Inter is reportedly paying Hakimi 5m/year net. I guess that was the big deciding factor, even if BVB were to pony up the 40m fee.
Chelsea in the Bundesliga will also end up trophyless and will not challenge Bayern, They will probably struggle to make top 4 in Buli. Bayern smashed them 3-0 at Stamford bridge with ease
That's the point. Chelsea don't currently have a great team, but they have an excellent manager and he gets the best out of the team. Top teams with the talent of Dortmund need to go out and dominate games.
Dortmund is competing against Bayern and cant really dominate Bayern given the resources. Favre is not the best choice for BvB but Is Lampard getting the best out of Chelsea? They have 54points in 31 games. They were destroyed in the CL, they currently are below Leicester, Only the disaster of Spurs Arsenal and Man Utd even makes them stay in top 4