Süle sidelined: Dortmund respond to poor form | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund faces a difficult decision regarding Niklas Süle. After poor performances and a declining standing within the team, his future at BVB seems more uncertain than ever.

Niklas Süle is currently experiencing tough weeks at Borussia Dortmund. After the lost Bundesliga top match against FC Bayern (1:2), the central defender is facing strong internal criticism. According to a report by Bild, his performance in the first half, in particular, caused “surprise” among BVB officials—and not in a positive way. Coach Niko Kovac reacted promptly and took Süle off the field at halftime.

The match against his former club should have been an opportunity for the 30-year-old to make a case for himself—after all, his contract expires next summer. But instead of providing arguments for an extension, Süle seems to have further weakened his already precarious status at BVB.

In the Champions League match against FC Copenhagen (4:2), the former national player sat on the bench for the full 90 minutes. Kovac did not bring him on, even though rotation would have been possible. Instead, other defenders—including Argentine talent Aaron Anselmino—were given preference.

BVB disappointed with Süle: Separation in the summer increasingly likely

Süle has apparently dropped to fifth place in the internal hierarchy, behind Schlotterbeck, Anton, Bensebaini, and Anselmino. This is a clear message to the defender, whose future in Dortmund, according to Bild, is becoming increasingly uncertain.

From a financial perspective, there is little reason to extend his contract: With an annual salary of around 14 million euros, Süle is among the club’s top earners, but his performances currently do not justify this salary. Even an extension with significantly reduced terms is considered unlikely.

Last season, Süle still made important contributions in the final sprint for Champions League qualification. However, an injury in the summer set him back—and it appears he has not managed to catch up since. If this does not change by spring, the chapter of Borussia Dortmund is likely to come to a definitive end for Niklas Süle next summer.

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