BVB-Podcast - Der Experten-Talk der Ruhr Nachrichten

Episode #527: Abwehralarm vor Bergamo, Dauerthema Adeyemi und Prates im Anflug

·45 min·4 clips

A Brazilian left-back from Cruzeiro is reportedly flying to Dortmund for a medical this week.

The episode opens with host Hansi Küpper and guest Cedric Gepper discussing Borussia Dortmund's recent 3-0 victory over Mainz, highlighting the team's consistency and lack of control loss. They immediately pivot to transfer news, reporting that Brazilian left-back Kauapratsch from Cruzeiro is set to join Dortmund, with a medical scheduled. The conversation then analyzes the Mainz match in detail, noting Riasson's four assists and the team's four headed goals from set-pieces. A significant segment explores how Dortmund's set-piece efficiency improved after parting ways with their set-piece coach, with hosts describing the tactical use of the goalkeeper's five-meter zone. The discussion shifts to upcoming challenges, including Bundesliga matches against Leipzig and Bayern Munich, and Champions League fixtures against Atalanta. Midway through, the hosts receive live news that defenders Nico Schlotterbeck and Niklas Süle are injured and will miss the Atalanta match, raising defensive concerns. They speculate on potential replacements, including young player Luca Rejani. The episode covers striker Serhugi Rassi's return to form and the €50 million release clause in his contract for top clubs. It also addresses Karim Adeyemi's off-field activities, including a rap video, and debates his professionalism. The hosts criticize Atalanta's last-minute decision to ban non-German-born Dortmund fans from the Champions League away match, calling it discriminatory. Listener questions touch on Schlotterbeck's contract situation and the future of player Almogera Kabar. The episode concludes with a preview of Dortmund's busy February schedule and a trivia contest about a former player referenced in Breaking Bad.

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