Julian Brandt clarifies criticism of Dortmund’s style of play | OneFootball

His words caused quite a stir. After BVB's 2-0 victory on Sunday (December 7) in the Bundesliga against TSG Hoffenheim, Julian Brandt criticized his team's style of play. "If I'm honest..." the 29-year-old began his statement.

It was not his "way of playing football," Brandt complained after the final whistle in the mixed zone. The offensive player preferred a style "with more possession and more control, perhaps fewer high balls." He also believed that the team could certainly perform differently. This was evident in the opening goal, the "relatively well-played" 1-0. "Accordingly, I would suggest that my team can basically do it," added the goal scorer, who played his 200th Bundesliga game for Borussia against Hoffenheim.

Whether the officials subsequently sought a conversation with Brandt internally is unknown. But on Monday, the BVB professional backtracked in a conversation with Sky Sport. "I meant the statement specifically for the game against Hoffenheim, not our football in general," he clarified his statement made after the game against the Kraichgauer. "The coach knows that too," he also referred to Niko Kovač (54).

Interest from England and Italy

With the victory against Hoffenheim, Borussia Dortmund holds onto third place. In the past 21 Bundesliga matches, the Black and Yellows have suffered only one defeat – on the 7th matchday with a 1-2 loss to the superior league leaders FC Bayern Munich. Goal scorer for BVB: Julian Brandt.

This season, the native of Bremen has made 23 appearances, scoring five goals and assisting three more. Brandt's contract with the Black and Yellows ends in the summer of 2026. It is still unclear what will happen next for the 29-year-old. Aston Villa, AS Roma, and Newcastle United are said to be among the interested clubs.

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