Sébastien Haller is one of the faces of Borussia Dortmund’s mixed start to the season. The reasons for the striker’s poor form are said to be known internally – and Haller is said to have already taken action.
Sébastien Haller was given four chances from the start this season by Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic in the Bundesliga. The Ivorian international disappointed across the board four times. The BVB attacker, no matter how accurate he was in the second half of the season, did not score a single goal.
At the Champions League opener at Paris Saint-Germain, Haller almost logically had to sit on the bench. The 29-year-old was not used as a substitute in the 2-0 defeat.
According to “Bild”, the reasons for Haller’s form crisis at the club are an open secret. It is said that the 1.91 meter man is not fit and therefore cannot currently use his undoubtedly existing skills and great qualities.
The dip in performance does not come as a complete surprise to the BVB bosses. It should be clear to everyone on the executive floor that such developments are to be expected after Haller’s testicular cancer last year.
BVB: Sébastien Haller takes action
According to the report, the professional has already taken measures: once a week he puts in an extra private shift with his fitness coach Tanguy Fleury, it is said. According to Haller, he has been working with him since he was 15 years old.
“It’s always been good for me to have someone with a big heart around me who is just as hungry for success as I am. He not only supports me with my fitness and with his treatments, but above all he helps me develop mentally,” praised he once told Fleury in an interview with “Sport Bild”.
One thing is clear: Haller’s competition doesn’t sleep. Niklas Füllkrug has recently been able to collect plus points in substitute appearances, such as in the 4-2 win in Freiburg or against PSG. Behind you, Youssoufa Moukoko is also insisting on playing opportunities.