Borussia Dortmund: personnel concerns before the decisive Club World Cup duel!

Borussia Dortmund: personnel concerns before the decisive Club World Cup duel!

The anticipation for the group finals at the 2025 Club World Cup is increasing, but Borussia Dortmund faces a big challenge. The game against Ulsan HD is just around the corner and the personnel problems in the team cannot be overlooked. How RND Reportedly, the match for Dortmund is scheduled for Wednesday at 9 p.m. (live via Sat.1 and DAZN) - but without some key players.

Painful absences have to be accepted: Jamie Gittens is staying at home due to illness. Coach Niko Kovac confirmed that the talent cannot travel. In addition, Marcel Sabitzer is still suffering from knee problems after he was only able to train to a limited extent in the last game against Mamelodi Sundowns (4:3). And Giovanni Reyna has also not been fit in the last few days because he has a cold. He missed the first games of the Club World Cup and has only played a few minutes in the tournament so far - Gittens, however, was only on the pitch in the opening game against Fluminense (0-0).

Squad and chances for advancement

The squad for the Club World Cup includes a total of 23 players Ruhr24 confirmed. Jobe Bellingham, who recently joined the team, is also included in the selection. However, failures are not just a problem for the starting eleven. Injuries and absences make things even more difficult: Emre Can, Salih Özcan and Nico Schlotterbeck are not available to the team.

BVB now has to get a draw against Ulsan in order to qualify for the next round. But there is also the danger of elimination. At the same time, there is an important game between Fluminense and Mamelodi from South Africa, the outcome of which could influence BVB's situation.

The weather conditions and other challenges

The weather could be particularly challenging. Kovac is already warning of extreme conditions: “It will be a very difficult game,” says the coach, given the expected temperatures of 34 degrees Celsius – even over 40 degrees on the pitch. Such heat brings its own risks for the players who have to prove themselves under these circumstances.

The Dortmund professionals are expecting a departure to the USA, which is already planned for June 13th. In the best case scenario, up to 115 million euros are at stake for the team at the Club World Cup. This prospect further increases the hope of successful participation.

So what will BVB do with its reduced squad? Fans can look forward to an exciting evening, even if staff shortages complicate the situation. Of course, the question remains whether the team can overcome the coming challenges and achieve the desired result. We'll keep you updated! Further information can also be found at Sports Yahoo.