Risk or game-changer? BVB star Adeyemi splits opinion | OneFootball

After Karim Adeyemi's latest outburst, Borussia Dortmund is once again facing a delicate personnel debate. Dietmar Hamann sharply criticizes the BVB star, while internally the question arises of how much unrest they can still afford.

Borussia Dortmund is in a strong position in sports over the winter, but off the field, Karim Adeyemi is once again causing unrest. The 23-year-old lost control after being substituted in the 2-0 victory against Borussia Mönchengladbach – another incident in a series of escapades that are increasingly causing nervousness at BVB.

Adeyemi reacted angrily in the 60th minute to his substitution by coach Niko Kovac, gesticulating wildly on the sidelines and wanting to disappear directly into the locker room. Sky expert Dietmar Hamann's criticism was particularly harsh. The former national player fundamentally questioned the behavior of the offensive player and drew an international comparison: "In England, you get fined two weeks' wages."

That was not all: Hamann even suggested further measures and warned of a development that could harm the club. "These indisciplines have crept in over the last few weeks," he said, making it clear that Adeyemi's sporting performances did not justify such behavior. His conclusion was harsh: "And he's not that good."

Steffen Freund defends BVB star Adeyemi: "He is the difference maker"

A significantly different perspective was brought into the discussion by former BVB player Steffen Freund. He advocated for a more nuanced view of the behavior and pointed to the special role of the pace dribbler in Dortmund's play. "I'm close to Dortmund and don't want to say too much. But everyone there knows: He is the difference maker. Not Serhou Guirassy, who doesn't score anymore. That's the purely sporting perspective. Without Adeyemi, it will be very difficult for BVB in the coming two or three years," Freund explained.

Additionally, there is the open future of the offensive player. BVB would like to extend the contract, but if Adeyemi doesn't cooperate, a departure could be imminent. Hamann sees a market for him, but also warns: "He has a huge market in England" – but only if he gets his behavior under control.

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