"Then you have to let him go": Expert slams BVB star Adeyemi | OneFootball

After his outburst during the substitution against Gladbach, Karim Adeyemi is once again the focus of criticism. Expert Stefan Effenberg demands drastic consequences for the BVB star if it happens again.

Borussia Dortmund is spending the winter break in second place under coach Niko Kovac, so things are going well on the field. Nevertheless, Karim Adeyemi is once again causing discussions—this time because of his behavior after a substitution. In the 2-0 victory against Borussia Mönchengladbach, the offensive player was substituted in the 60th minute, reacted with frustration and wanted to disappear directly into the locker room. Sporting director Sebastian Kehl intervened and sent the national player back to the bench.

Stefan Effenberg used strong words on "Doppelpass" and even questioned the 23-year-old's future at BVB. "That's a no-go. If it happens again in the second half of the season, you have no choice but to let Adeyemi go," said Effenberg. From his perspective, the problem was not just the frustration over the substitution but the attempt to go to the locker room during the ongoing game.

At the same time, Effenberg explicitly praised Kehl's intervention: "Sebastian Kehl handled the situation with him perfectly. He caught him, sent him back, and gave him a clear message."

Felix Magath downplays the incident with BVB star Adeyemi

Nevertheless, the former national player made it unmistakably clear that Adeyemi has little room left: "If he relapses again, Borussia Dortmund must react in the summer, which means letting him go and selling him."

Adding fuel to the fire is the fact that Adeyemi has repeatedly attracted attention with negative behavior. Besides previous angry reactions after substitutions, he recently made headlines due to a hefty fine related to an illegal weapons order.

However, not all experts view the situation so drastically. Legendary coach Felix Magath tried to calm the excitement. "Such a reaction from a player has always existed. It's nothing unusual," he explained, describing it as a "completely normal situation" when a player is dissatisfied with a substitution.

The fact is: Adeyemi remains important for BVB on the field, his contract runs until 2027, and the club is fundamentally considering an extension. Yet, his behavior outside of pure performance is increasingly causing unrest.

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