Is Daniel Svensson running on empty? Lately offering little spark for BVB | OneFootball

At Ruhr Nachrichten, there are concerns about a BVB player who was considered a stroke of luck since his arrival in early February and was well-received by the fans. However, in recent weeks, Daniel Svensson has been struggling, according to Kevin Pinnow in the RN. What could help remedy this?

The scene before the 4-4 equalizer for Juventus Turin was symptomatic when Daniel Svensson allowed his opponent to cross unchallenged. The punishment followed immediately as the Italians managed to score a late goal to share the points. Of course, this cannot be solely blamed on Svensson. However, it was indicative of the Swede's performances in recent weeks: Svensson is struggling.

“Defensively, he sometimes appears vulnerable, especially in positioning and direct duels,” Pinnow observed. “Offensively, he currently lacks the ease and boldness he exuded in the spring.” As a result, his previously often effective advances have recently been getting stuck more frequently right from the start.

As a consequence, Borussia Dortmund's play is increasingly shifting to the right side, where, for example, against 1. FC Heidenheim, Yan Couto recorded 91 ball actions throughout the match, while Svensson had only 66. He also failed to make an impact in Turin, currently preferring the safe pass backward.

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Full BVB infirmary prevents necessary break

Daniel Svensson may simply be "overplayed." Since the 2-2 draw against FC Bayern Munich, he hasn't missed a single minute on the field, which of course includes the arduous trip to the Club World Cup in the USA. In terms of running, there are no signs of fatigue, as he continues to deliver top performances. In Heidenheim, he even covered 13.2 kilometers, more than his usual 12 to 12.5 kilometers in 90 minutes. However, these numbers raise the question of whether Svensson needs a break.

But that is currently not possible because the many injuries prevent a personnel alternative to Svensson. So, one can only hope, for the team and for Svensson himself, that the likes of Can, Süle, and others will soon be available again. This has already been the case with Nico Schlotterbeck since the last matchday. A much-needed break for Daniel Svensson is therefore approaching. Whether Niko Kovac even recognizes this presumed necessity remains to be seen.

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