Comeback against Frankfurt? BVB star Anton shares his thoughts | OneFootball

Waldemar Anton is on the verge of a comeback for BVB after his thigh injury. The central defender raises hopes for an appearance in the away game against Eintracht Frankfurt.

At Borussia Dortmund, the personnel situation in defense is easing just in time for the Bundesliga restart. Central defender Waldemar Anton has overcome his thigh injury and is expected to be available for BVB in the away game against Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday evening (8:30 PM).

The 29-year-old returned confidently after his injury break. Speaking to Sky, Anton stated: “I feel very good. I am fit and have come back well and am fully reintegrating with the team.”

He also sees no risk for his participation at the start of the second half of the season: “I don’t think Friday is in jeopardy for me.” Anton sustained a muscular injury in his thigh during the Champions League match against FK Bodø/Glimt (2:2) in December and had to miss the last two competitive matches before the winter break.

Anton as a Key Player in BVB Defense

Previously, the defender was practically indispensable for the Black and Yellows. With few exceptions, he was in the starting lineup for every competitive match of the season and played many games for the full 90 minutes. The twelve-time national player is thus considered an undisputed regular in Dortmund's central defense and is one of the winners of the current BVB season.

Currently, BVB is still in training camp, but the focus is already clearly on the duel in Frankfurt. Anton is now fully training with the team again and has made a stable impression. Coach Niko Kovac could therefore rely on a central component in the defense just in time.

Especially since the alternatives in defense remain limited. Aaron Anselmino is still out injured, and Emre Can is also dealing with minor issues. If Anton is given the green light as expected, he should immediately be a serious option for the starting lineup – an important factor for BVB, whose defense appeared significantly more stable with him than without him.

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