BVB name squad for Japan tour: two surprise calls | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund have announced their squad ahead of the Japan tour. Several personnel decisions by BVB have already come as surprises.

Borussia Dortmund have announced their squad for the Japan tour from July 26 to August 2. Several selection decisions have already sparked discussion. One surprise inclusion is Carney Chukwuemeka. Although he also only joined pre-season preparations later after the World Cup, the midfielder will travel to Japan with the team.

The situation is different for Marcel Sabitzer: after his heavy workload at the World Cup, the Austrian is being given more rest and is not part of the squad. Several internationals are also returning in time. Waldemar Anton, Felix Nmecha, Maximilian Beier and Daniel Svensson are included after their national teams were eliminated from the tournament early.

Another surprise is the nomination of Diant Ramaj. The goalkeeper is considered a candidate for a transfer, but benefits from Gregor Kobel’s absence and is therefore part of the squad for the Asia trip. Summer signing Kaua Prates, however, is not included. The 17-year-old is still dealing with the effects of a thigh injury and will miss the trip to Japan, even though his playing clearance has now come through.

BVB without Kobel, Sabitzer and Schlotterbeck on Japan tour

In addition to Kobel, Ramy Bensebaini, Julian Ryerson and Marcel Sabitzer are also absent, as they are still being given time off after the World Cup. Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck are also unavailable due to injury.

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Takato Yamamoto, a promising talent from the U23s, will also travel with the team. For the 18-year-old Japanese player, the tour not only marks a return to his homeland, but also offers the chance to impress coach Niko Kovac and earn more appearances for the senior side. During their stay in Japan, Borussia Dortmund will play two friendlies. On July 29, BVB will face Cerezo Osaka, before taking on FC Tokyo on August 1.

BVB squad for the Japan tour:

Alexander Meyer, Patrick Drewes, Diant Ramaj – Yan Couto, Waldemar Anton, Jobe Bellingham, Felix Nmecha, Serhou Guirassy, Maximilian Beier, Carney Chukwuemeka, Fabio Silva, Joane Gadou, Daniel Svensson, Justin Lerma, Filippo Mane, Samuele Inacio, Mathis Albert, Almugera Kabar, Takato Yamamoto, Luca Reggiani

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