From the perspective of national player Niclas Füllkrug, Borussia Dortmund’s recent performances are viewed too critically. “In terms of play, it can’t be that bad,” said the 30-year-old on Tuesday. “We scored a lot of points. We are undefeated this season. We had a really strong second half of the season last season. I dislike the perception of the whole thing a bit.”
BVB has not lost in the Bundesliga since April 1st, is one of the few undefeated teams in Europe’s top 10 leagues and is fourth in the table, level on points with record champions FC Bayern. Nevertheless, the playful performances in some encounters in the surrounding area are viewed negatively.
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According to Füllkrug, who left Werder Bremen for Dortmund for 13 million euros shortly before the transfer deadline, Borussia “developed in a direction that was often criticized, where BVB was often not strong enough: being mentally strong, playing the games “To bring things to an end, to decide the games even in moments when it might be difficult.” As an example, he cited last Friday’s 3-1 win at TSG Hoffenheim, in which the Revierklub played outnumbered at times.
“At the moment we have a mental strength and a will to win that is visible, that is extreme,” said Füllkrug. Dortmund wants to show this will to win again this Wednesday in the Champions League game against AC Milan. If Füllkrug plays as expected, it would be his home debut for Dortmund in the premier class. BVB lost their first group game 2-0 at Paris Saint-Germain. The attacker has so far made five appearances over 229 minutes for the black and yellow, scoring one goal and one assist.
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