Niklas Süle’s much-discussed fitness problems may have been a conscious decision. That is at least what a report in ‘Sport Bild’ suggests. According to the trade magazine, former coach Edin Terzic suspected that Süle had gained weight as a provocation towards him.
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Süle lost his place in the starting line-up at Borussia Dortmund during the course of last season. The 28-year-old defender was evidently not fully fit. However, Terzic never publicly criticized this.
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BVB and the coach have now gone their separate ways and Süle’s fitness problems also seem to be a thing of the past. The 49-time national player appeared at the start of Borussia’s training weighing eight kilograms less.
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Sahin motivates Süle
According to the report, the new Dortmund coach Nuri Sahin played a large part in this. The 35-year-old spoke to Süle on the phone during the summer break and promised him a regular place in the team if he was fit. Süle has obviously taken this to heart.
2024-07-17 06:01:42
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