Consequences after outburst? BVB plan crisis talks over Adeyemi | OneFootball

Although Borussia Dortmund won against Gladbach at the end of the year, Karim Adeyemi once again sparked discussions. After his substitution and the clear criticism from BVB, his internal reaction is now coming into focus.

The conciliatory year-end for Borussia Dortmund continues to be overshadowed by the aftermath surrounding Karim Adeyemi. Although BVB won the last game of the year 2-0 against Borussia Mönchengladbach, the offensive player's renewed frustration reaction upon his substitution quickly became the focal point. Now, further details are emerging about how the 23-year-old supposedly reacted internally to the clear reprimand.

Adeyemi had to leave the field after just over an hour—a decision he visibly took with anger. Sporting director Sebastian Kehl prevented the national player from disappearing directly into the locker room at the sidelines and immediately announced consequences. Internally, a fine promptly followed.

According to a report by Bild, Adeyemi conducted the subsequent discussions remarkably calmly. In exchanges with Kehl, he reportedly remained notably reserved, and in the locker room, the winger appeared "unusually introspective." He sought contact with teammates "no more than necessary"—a behavior that was also noted within the team. After the final whistle, Adeyemi reportedly left the club premises as the first professional, shortly after 11 PM.

BVB Boss Kehl Finds Clear Words After Adeyemi Substitution

The Dortmund leadership reacted collectively and clearly. Kehl already found clear words immediately after the game: "And to be honest, the substitution was totally justified. Karim did not play a good game." The behavior after the substitution was also not tolerated by the sporting director: "I don't want to see that reaction, the coach doesn't want to see it, no one wants to see it."

Behind the scenes, the incident continues to occupy the officials. Club chief Carsten Cramer, sports boss Lars Ricken, and Kehl want to meet soon to conclusively evaluate the Adeyemi issue and determine the exact amount of the fine. A possible separation in the coming summer could also be discussed according to the report.

Regardless of the sanction, the renewed incident raises questions about the future of the offensive player. Adeyemi's contract runs until 2027, and an extension is not yet in sight. After several frustration actions and previous distractions, the attacker is increasingly considered a difficult factor internally—both sportingly and atmospherically.

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