Revealed: What’s next for Borussia Dortmund’s top talents | OneFootball

There are quite a few top talents in Borussia Dortmund’s squad. However, the youngsters rarely get to play in the Bundesliga. But that is by no means supposed to stay that way. BVB has devised a plan to put young players back into the spotlight.

The only 16-year-olds Mathis Albert, Mussa Kaba, and Enzo Duarte, as well as 17-year-old Samuele Inácio, are, if possible, to be promoted to the U23 team as early as this coming winter. This is reported by WAZ. The level of competition in the Regionalliga is higher than in the U19 Bundesliga or even on the bench in the top division. This sustainably promotes the development of the young players.

However, WAZ also reports that Albert, Kaba & Co. are not supposed to travel with the first team to the winter training camp. The chances of appearances in the Bundesliga are also likely to be rather slim in the second half of the season. So far this season, only Filippo Mane (20/two games) and Cole Campbell (19/one game) from the youth department have even made it onto the pitch. Almugera Kabar (19) sat on the bench twice at the start of the season and is not satisfied with his situation. The left-back is therefore considering a move to another club.

At the U17 World Cup in Qatar, Albert and Mussa Kaba were active. But both BVB youngsters were already knocked out of the tournament in the round of 16. Kaba lost with Germany in a surprising 0:1 defeat to Burkina Faso. The highly rated Albert was eliminated with the USA in a penalty shootout against Morocco.

Inácio still in the running at the World Cup

In contrast, Italy and Inácio are in the round of the best 16 teams. Italy knocked out the Czech Republic 2:0 at the start of the knockout stage. Now, on Tuesday (November 18, 1:30 p.m.), Uzbekistan awaits the Southern Europeans.

The Black and Yellows’ officials expect a lot especially from Inácio. “He’s a number ten like you rarely find anymore: strong offensively with very good dribbling,” praises sporting director Lars Ricken (49). “On top of that, he’s incredibly dangerous in front of goal—both scoring himself and providing assists. He also works very well and, above all, is very team-oriented when defending. He brings a great package.”

So far, however, the young Italian has not yet been able to showcase his skills in either the Bundesliga or the U23s. But that is likely to change in the foreseeable future.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.