For Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic, the return of striker Sebastien Haller after his cancer is “the biggest miracle” of the season. No matter what happens now, “that he’s back with us is a pure miracle,” Terzic said after BVB’s 3-0 (0-0) win at FC Augsburg.
The 28-year-old had testicular cancer in the summer and was out for months. Haller wasn’t just missing as a goalscorer, Terzic continued, “but also as a person in the dressing room. He’s so important.”
He now hopes that his striker will be “similarly successful” in the final on Saturday (3:30 p.m.) against Mainz. Then he’ll be the hero of the season. But we’re so happy with him anyway.”
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Against Augsburg, Haller put BVB on the road to victory with his goals. As a result, Dortmund can hope for their first title since 2012 in the championship fight with FC Bayern. Haller is not only “important for the goals”, said Terzic: “He also lets the others shine next to him.”
Sports director Sebastian Kehl was also full of praise “about Sebastien’s special story. He deserves a very special praise.”