After World Cup let-down, Nmecha lays down the gauntlet at BVB | OneFootball

Felix Nmecha has developed into a key player at BVB. After the disappointing World Cup campaign with the Germany team, the midfielder is now looking ahead – and setting clear standards for himself and the squad.

In an interview with Sky Sport , Nmecha left no doubt about his goals for the new season. The 24-year-old, who has grown into the hub of Dortmund’s play over the past two years, wants to expand that role even further. “I hopefully want to be an important player, simply give everything for the team, and keep developing step by step,” said the Germany international.

Nmecha is fully embracing his growing importance. “I can already feel that I’m taking on and embracing this responsibility because the last two seasons have gone well. I just want to keep that going and take another step forward this season,” he explained. Going forward, he wants to carry “a lot of responsibility within the team.”

He was just as clear when it came to the goals for the team as a whole. “I think in every cup competition and in the season in general, the goal always has to be to win. I know for myself and for the team that we’re not just here to make up the numbers. Of course we want to win,” said Nmecha.

Nmecha calls for more killer instinct

For him, the key point comes from looking back at last season. Too many draws cost BVB valuable points. “If you look at the games from last season, we hardly lost at all – against Bayern and, I think, two other matches. But all the draws didn’t do us any good in terms of points,” Nmecha explained.

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His conclusion is clear: the team needs to become “a little more ruthless.” That is exactly what the new season should be built around.

Nmecha is also hoping for help from the transfer market. More attacking players could benefit the Black and Yellows: “I think that could do us good,” he stressed, while also pointing to the quality already in the squad and describing the current group as “good lads.”

The midfielder does not see the fact that many of the current and planned new signings are very young as a disadvantage. “They have a lot of potential. If they get their chances and do well, they can help us a lot this season,” said Nmecha. After his personal World Cup disappointment, the coming season is meant to be the next step for him.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.