As captain, Emre Can should be the new leader of the pack at BVB in the future – but he doesn’t want to whine alone. “Just because I’m wearing the bandage doesn’t mean I’m the only boss now. There are many others who also have a lot of experience and who also have to take matters into their own hands,” said the 29-year-old in an interview with “Sky “.
In any case, Can is aware of his role as leader number one. “I know that the captain’s armband or the office bring tasks and duties with them. I know my duties and I try to fulfill them as best as possible,” said the international.
He wants to try to stay true to himself. “That’s the most important thing for me. It’s a big vote of confidence from those responsible here. And I’m trying to repay that as best I can,” emphasized the 29-year-old, who has been playing in midfield for the runners-up from the previous season since 2020.
In the future, these duties should also include not letting the ball get out of your hand when it’s a penalty. On the decisive last day of the last round against Mainz 05, Can had given the marble to Sébastien Haller as the intended penalty taker. The striker missed – and the rest is history. Dortmund couldn’t get past a 2-2 draw and still lost the championship trophy to the permanent champion FC Bayern. A sting that hurts the black and yellow to this day.
Bundesliga: BVB starts against Cologne
Dortmund will start the new Bundesliga season on Saturday (6:30 p.m. / Sky) with a home game against 1. FC Köln. The mood in the team is good and the results in preparation make it feel like you’re doing well, revealed Can.
“But now it’s really just getting started. And I think on Saturday you can really see where we stand and how far we’ve come,” said the veteran.