‘Kreisklasse’: European champion tears BVB star Adeyemi apart | OneFootball

After his outburst during the substitution against Gladbach, Karim Adeyemi is once again at the center of criticism at BVB. European champion Markus Babbel has particularly strong words for him.

Karim Adeyemi is once again in the spotlight at Borussia Dortmund – and this time, it's less about his sporting brilliance and more about his behavior. During the 2-0 victory against Borussia Mönchengladbach, the offensive player caused a stir with a scene after his substitution: Substituted in the 60th minute, Adeyemi wanted to storm straight into the locker room in anger. It was only the sporting director Sebastian Kehl who stopped him.

The incident has sparked a wide reaction, especially the strong words from Markus Babbel have caused a stir. The 1996 European champion was harsh in his criticism of the Dortmund player on ran. Although Babbel acknowledges the enormous potential of the winger, he also sees significant deficiencies in the mental area. “

When I see his potential, he is almost world-class,” said Babbel, but he added unequivocally: “But then you also see again that, unfortunately, he is often at a very low level mentally.” Adeyemi's sporting performance against Gladbach left the former national player stunned. “His performance against Gladbach, where I was in the stadium myself, was dreadful,” said Babbel.

Babbel sharply criticizes BVB star Adeyemi

He had even less understanding for the BVB star's intense reaction to his substitution: “That he evaluates his substitution so exceedingly wrongly is astonishing, and I would have wished for more self-criticism.”

Within the club, the 23-year-old's behavior also met with little approval. Kehl made it clear that while emotions are part of football, the coach's decision must be accepted. A fine for Adeyemi is considered likely.

Beyond the current incident, Babbel raises a fundamental question about the striker's future at BVB. “The question that BVB or Niko Kovac must ask themselves is whether they can still get him on track,” he explained. Whether external influences or the environment play a role in this, he cannot conclusively judge as an outsider.

Adeyemi's contract in Dortmund runs until 2027. He is actually considered a player with great development potential – but escapades like this could increasingly test the patience of those responsible.

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