BVB professional for the World Cup? Youssoufa Moukoko confirms phone call with DFB coach Flick

Third best German goal scorer

Youssoufa Moukoko managed the interview marathon after his two dream goals with a permanent smile. Just as carefree as before on the pitch, the Dortmund attacker mastered his task in the limelight, which was unusual for a 17-year-old professional. “It feels very good. A derby win always tastes best,” he commented on his first Bundesliga brace to 3-0 (3-0) over VfL Bochum.

The gala not only provided arguments for a regular place in the club, but also for a place in the squad of the German national team at the World Cup tournament in Qatar. Moukoko candidly confirmed a phone call to national coach Hansi Flick a few days ago: “I should just keep going like this. You watch everything. And in the end, those who perform well will also be there.” Goals five and six this season pushed him into third place behind Niclas Füllkrug (10 goals) and Jamal Musiala (8) in the ranking of the most accurate German Bundesliga professionals.

With a brilliant long-range shot from 18 meters under the Bochum goal, Moukoko sent the audience into ecstasy for the first time in the eighth minute of the game. With his second goal, when he lobbed the ball from 35 meters over VfL keeper Manuel Riemann into the net, many fans were even reminded of Lars Ricken’s goal of the century in Dortmund in the 1997 Champions League final against Juventus Turin. “I got a tip from Edin that Riemann is always far in front of his goal,” revealed the match winner, who was applauded by the crowd when he was substituted in the 82nd minute.

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The remarkable development of the young professional also made his trainer Edin Terzic enthusiastic: “He is extremely talented and wants to improve every day. He’s made a huge step, can always be played and uses his body much better,” praised the football coach. However, he warned of hype: “The way we protected him when he shot the balls next to the goal, it will continue now. He is and will remain 17.”

Moukoko has now scored eleven Bundesliga goals across the seasons – no professional was younger at this brand. He is increasingly closing the gap left by newcomer Sébastien Haller, who is suffering from cancer, in BVB’s attack. Moukoko has meanwhile won the internal duel with summer buyer Anthony Modeste. Nevertheless, talks about extending the contract, which expires at the end of the season, have been stalled for months. The good relationship with coach Terzic could help the young star remain loyal to BVB. “I have Edin’s trust, I know the environment and I feel very comfortable here,” said Moukoko.

A World Cup nomination could further improve his negotiating position. When asked if he thinks he has a chance of being in the 26 squad, Moukoko replied: “I can only bring my performance and not influence it. In the end, the national coach decides. On Thursday we will see who is there.”

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