Will Anselmino stay at BVB? Kovac shares his thoughts | OneFootball

Aarón Anselmino is increasingly pushing himself into the spotlight at BVB with strong performances. Coach Niko Kovac now provides insights into his future – and shows a clear stance.

Borussia Dortmund's coach Niko Kovac has found clear words regarding the future of loan player Aarón Anselmino ahead of the Bundesliga top match against Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday evening (6:30 PM). The young central defender, who moved from FC Chelsea to BVB in the summer, has made an impressive comeback after an injury break and has convinced in several competitions.

Anselmino was recently in the starting lineup against Eintracht Frankfurt in the DFB-Pokal, at FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga, and against FC Villarreal in the Champions League. Kovac was visibly impressed by the Argentine's performances. "He does really well when he plays," emphasized the coach, noting that the 20-year-old initially "needed a bit of time" after his strong debut. The coach particularly values the defender's reliability: "You can rely on the young man from the first to the last minute."

Off the pitch, Anselmino also leaves an excellent impression. Kovac called him "a great guy" and stressed: "He doesn't let anything go wrong." This mix of talent, stability, and character currently makes the defender valuable for BVB.

Stay until the end of the season: BVB coach Kovac is counting on Anselmino

How long Dortmund can plan with him, however, depends on FC Chelsea. The Bundesliga club does not have a purchase option. Nevertheless, Kovac looks optimistically at the coming months: "Everything is settled with Chelsea. He is our player, and I also assume that he will remain our player until the end of the season." The coach made it clear that he would welcome a stay: "I would wish for it because I think you can see that he gets the minutes he needs here."

Even if Anselmino will likely have to make way for Emre Can again this weekend, his development at BVB seems to be closely monitored – and highly appreciated. Whether he will stay in Dortmund beyond the season remains open, but his recent performances have clearly put him in the spotlight.

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