Borussia Dortmund shellacked 1. FC Köln 5-1, sold Paco Alcacer and are on the verge of signing Emre Can. On Saturday, they will host FC Union Berlin. We discuss that and more in Episode 313.
Mats Hummels: “Haaland has an extraordinary work ethic”
Erling Haaland has scored five goals within only 59 minutes in two substitute appearances for his new club Borussia Dortmund. BVB defender Mats Hummels expects more greatness of the 19-year-old.
Lucien Favre: “There’s no holding back Haaland”
Erling Haaland scored a brace in his home debut after coming off the bench in BVB’s 5-1 win against 1. FC Köln on Friday. His coach says he cannot be denied.
Injury Update: Axel Witsel out with adductor injury
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Axel Witsel will miss Saturday’s clash against Union Berlin due to a muscular injury, the club announced on Friday.
Injury Update: Thorgan Hazard out for several weeks
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Thorgan Hazard picked up a rib injury against 1. FC Köln.
The adventures of Hutselwei: Part II
After a stellar 5-1 win against FC Augsburg on the opening matchday, Borussia Dortmund were brought back to earth against Cologne. A distressing first half against the Billygoats has the warning lights flashing.
Roman Bürki: “I could feel the rust”
Borussia Dortmund came back from behind against 1. FC Köln on Friday night to win 3-1. Goalkeeper Roman Bürki talked about his return after the match.
#KOEBVB Post-match Reactions | Favre: “Brandt and Hakimi clearly made the difference”
Borussia Dortmund left it late to beat 1. FC Köln 3-1 at the RheinEnergieStadion on Friday night. Here is what the coaches and players had to say after the match.