World Cup hopes for Königsdörffer? Here’s what his national coach says! | OneFootball

In the Bundesliga, Ransford Königsdörffer is still waiting in vain for his first goal. Does this diminish his chances of participating in the World Cup?

Things are not going well for Ransford Königsdörffer at the moment. The HSV striker is in a difficult phase after three consecutive defeats and nine goalless starts. Following his poor performance in Cologne and a missed penalty against Wolfsburg, the 24-year-old is currently facing more criticism than ever. It's quite possible that he might have to take a seat on the bench for the first time this season on Saturday against Borussia Dortmund (3:30 PM, Sky).

However, while Königsdörffer is fighting for form and trust at HSV, his name remains a topic in Ghana. National coach Otto Addo, who first called the Berlin-born striker to the Ghanaian A-team in 2022, is closely monitoring his development. “Ransi could really use a goal,” Addo says in an interview with the Hamburger Abendblatt. “Ransi and a few others are competing for the chance to be part of the World Cup next summer. There’s still a bit of time.”

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Intense Striker Competition for Königsdörffer

But Königsdörffer has now been waiting for over a year for another nomination for the “Black Stars.” The competition is fierce, with players like Antoine Semenyo (AFC Bournemouth) or Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham Hotspur) consistently performing at the highest international level. Nevertheless, Addo does not want to write off the Hamburg player.

For Königsdörffer, this means: Every minute, every attempt, every goal counts. “He has to score, that’s his only chance,” Addo also emphasizes. Ghana is already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, and whether Königsdörffer will be part of it now entirely depends on his further performance in the HSV jersey. A more successful start to the season would certainly have improved his position.

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