Spot on. Haaland massively improved us with his abilities and mentality, to the point where the Dortmund show became the Haaland show. Without him playing we were struggling. And his drive was masking how remarkably unbalanced our team is and how much dead weight players we have. However, ever since Raiola started peddling him around Europe in November/December, Haaland became a shadow of his former self. Could be a conspiracy, but his injuries also started around that time. But he is history at this point. Despite me not liking Rose and criticizing him in the past, I have to admit that he is starting this summer with quality signings. Not sure, however, how much credit should go to him or to someone like Kehl, but we are doing stellar so far. Hope we are invested in chasing Raum, as he would be an upgrade on what we currently have. Getting rid of nothing players like Witsel, Hazard, Akanji, Zagadou, Schulz and Reinier should be the next logical step. As for the striker options - read somewhere that Jovic was considered. I honestly am all for him, if he is willing to lower his salary requirements. He is still young, the potential is there to turn things around after an awful and premature Madrid stint.
I would also add that bringing in these amazing talents (Haaland, Sancho, Hakimi, Brandt, Dahoud, etc.) only to be coached by Favre was not a great idea.
I have no idea about Lewa's motivations at this point in his career. One last big contract that he wouldn't get at Bayern anymore? He could easily dominate the league for another two years. Seeing him and Benzema perfect their game at their age is actually admirable. Gnabry might leave as well with his contract running out next season. It seems Bayern are losing a bit of their pull over those last few years and it will be interesting to see where they'll eventually be without their big impact players (Lewa, Neuer, Müller).
I just dont get it why FO doesnt have guts to bring someone like Conte? Conte is def a coach that takes team on another level, he is just a few milion more expensive than Rose.. Why can't we hire a world class coach just for once?
Conte has so far proven himself great at winning domestic league titles, but in the Champions League he's a certified flop. Another thing that rules him out is language. The club is adamant that a coach must be fluent in German, and AFAIK Conte doesn't speak German.
I've always said that. Spending an amount on a good coach is far more impactful than spending the same amount on a player. And coaches in general don't get paid as much as players as far as I know. I would say that now is not the time to do that because there are other more serious problems we have, like the injury problem, which I believe can be fixed. Giving Rose a healthy squad at the same level as last year's would be better than ripping things off and starting from scratch with a new coach.
That's what I thought, but I wasn't sure if the record is playing for one team, or overall. I hope we at least call up his agent!
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Does anyone know why they signed Mayer, and Lokta for goalie ? I am assuming Lokta will play 3 Liga even though he is levels above that, will he be happy when he was starting i the Bundesliga for Berlin ? What then happens to Unbahuam if Mayer is 2nd choice ? Now Braf signing, I like it, but now Gittens, Braf, Hazard, Malen, Adeyemi, Moukoko, + another striker for 3 positions. Bit crowded. And thats assuming they play 4-2-3-1. If they play 4-3-3, add Reus and Gio Reyna to that list, and for only 3 positions. Also, maybe the club don't even need a LB, just play Wolf there, and bring Knauff to play RB the season after. Geuirrerro-Wolf and Knauff-Mounier, wouldn't mind that to be honest.
The Mayer and Lotka signing pretty much state that the board doesn't see Unbehaun in their future plans as he has already been the #1 goalie all last season for the U-23 and now they're getting Lotka in who has BL starting experience and is young to boot. I think that they have promised Lotka a spot on the senior roster moving forwards but for now will be regularly playing for the U-23 as he is still young and needs game time unlike Meyer who is 31 already and can be the HItz replacement. Braaf will be with the U-23 for the season after a long injury layoff and thus don't expect him with the senior team until next season. Hazard will be staying as the elder statesmen if anything. With Ryna, Moukoko, and Bynoe-Gittens all being teenagers (and Reyna and Moukoko being injured most of the year) a Hazard will be needed.
Hmmm, interesting. Dissapointing to see Unbehaum leave, I thought he showed a lot of promise. Would be nice to see Hazard stay, I feel like people forget his contributions, just because he has been out for much f seasons past. Don't like this management, but i'll hand it ... nice work on the transfers so far. For me, I think they missed a trick with Hlocek, however unproven he may have been, he was young enough to grow into the role, but if you're chassing a title next season, Haller would be the one I go for. Don't rate Klausnik, Krasnik? K---ick ?
As i said before, BvB cant produce a quality GK.. They never could and thats really strange, i guess scouting and GK coaches are not on the same level as for attacking players.. I would really like to see BvB produce a top quality GK, but i dont think that will ever happen..
I think you mean Kalajdzic? Seriously though I agree that Haller would maybe be better although both would probably work ok alongside Adeyemi/Malen/Moukoko. Hlozek is good and has a lot of potential but i'm not sure he's a true #9 as such?
I'd be ok with either one of Haller or Kalajdzic and it seems the decision will be among those two. Haller has experience on his side and is more proven. We could expect results right away from him. He'd cost at least 10 million more. For Kalajdzic, having a skilled 2m presence in the box who isn't only a finisher but someone who can combine with the guys around him, would be fantastic as well. He makes every deadball situation more dangerous. One problem I have is whether we can feed him with crosses like Sosa did in Stuttgart and right now I don't see that.
He definitely feels in for the DM position that we need filled. I have unfortunately been really busy with work. So I have not been able to watch as much football as I like. Any thoughts on him? With Knauff gone I still feel we need a fast winger to be fully ready for the season. If we could get someone like Sarr or even Zaha, should he chose to leave, then this squad will be complete.
The only thing that this squad needs now, is a proper striker. Repurposing Wolf to a LB/RB and with Knauff returning years next (assuming he decides to stay), could take that RB role. i think he would be perfect for it. Had another look at K--ick : ) Quick feet for a lanky guy. I feel like he could be a typical Dortmund ethos player, and could combine the attack pretty well... wouldn't mind him either to be honest, splotchy injury record tho...
In terms of play style, he is someone like Goretzka but more defensively sound. He is a ball-winner who is very adept with the ball at his feet and always seems to be in position and plays the angles well. The 5M transfer fee is beyond a steal for his type of player and, while not a true DM, he is much more adept to the modern game and will fit in to a possession oriented style.
How come BvB gave up from South America market? In history they had some great players from there like Dede, Cesar, Ewerthon, Amoroso, Evanilson, Barrios.. Why is BvB avoiding that area, do they even have scouts there? The last transfer from SA i remember was Balerdi and that was such a strange transfer, 15M for a player who played few games... Its strange they can't bring some good young Argentine/Brasilian forward like Lautaro Martinez (Racing 23M to Inter), Alvarez (River 17M to City).. I would like to have new "Barrios" in front..
They tried to get Martinez and even offered more money than Inter but they jumped into the bidding too late as Martinez had already agreed with Inter