'Not at his best': BVB legend warns Adeyemi of World Cup axe | OneFootball

After his role as a reserve at Borussia Dortmund, Karim Adeyemi is increasingly facing criticism. Now, BVB legend Roman Weidenfeller is even questioning the national player's World Cup chances.

Karim Adeyemi is going through a difficult phase at Borussia Dortmund. While BVB has recently impressed on the field and can still dream of the championship race, the offensive player plays only a minor role. Now, club legend Roman Weidenfeller has critically commented on the current situation of the national player – and has also questioned his chances of participating in the World Cup.

The former Dortmund goalkeeper is particularly critical of Adeyemi's performances on the field. “At the moment, he is not in top form, and when he comes on, he loses too many balls for my liking,” said Weidenfeller on the Sky show Triple – der Hagedorn-Fußballtalk. The 2014 World Cup winner wishes for significantly more influence from the attacker on Dortmund's game and further explained: “At the moment, he mostly comes off the bench, and I have to say that I just wish for Karim to not only be the difference-maker on paper but also on the field.”

Weidenfeller Criticizes BVB Star Adeyemi

Indeed, Adeyemi's role under coach Niko Kovac has recently changed significantly. After being a regular part of the starting lineup in the fall, he has often had to settle for short appearances since the beginning of the year. In the Bundesliga, he has rarely been on the field for long, and in the Champions League, he has mostly been limited to a substitute role. Meanwhile, competitor Maximilian Beier has come to the forefront.

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This development could have far-reaching consequences – also with regard to the national team. Weidenfeller made it clear that a lack of playing time is a significant disadvantage for a possible World Cup nomination: “If he doesn't play, he won't go to the World Cup. No one should be taken to the World Cup if they don't play for their club.”

Even at BVB, the future of the fast offensive player is not definitively settled. His contract runs until 2027, but an extension is currently not a topic. A transfer of the 24-year-old in the upcoming transfer period is therefore considered possible, especially since the club could then still achieve a corresponding transfer fee.

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