The 2-0 win against Borussia Mönchengladbach in the last game of the year should actually have made for a very peaceful Christmas for Borussia Dortmund, but instead the focus is on BVB winger Karim Adeyemi’s next frustrated reaction to his substitution. Now it has come to light how the 23-year-old is said to have reacted to the consequences.
The fact that Karim Adeyemi reacted visibly annoyed to his substitution during BVB’s 2-0 win against Borussia Mönchengladbach and actually wanted to leave straight away continues to make headlines. Also because the Borussia bosses reacted sharply to the action of the German international, who had already attracted attention with similar misconduct in October, clearly cited Adeyemi and imposed a fine. The offensive star’s supposed reaction is likely to raise further questions.
According to “Bild”, Adeyemi remained calm in the exchange with BVB boss Sebastian Kehl and was “unusually withdrawn” in the dressing room after the match. According to the newspaper’s report, Adeyemi did not seek contact with his teammates “more than necessary.” A circumstance that did not go unnoticed by the other Dortmund players.
In addition, Adeyemi is said to have been the first player to leave the premises at 11:03 p.m.
If this is true, you can certainly see it as a small pointer to the future. Adeyemi’s contract ends in the summer of 2027, BVB would like to extend it with the top performer, but according to media reports there is no sign of an agreement yet. The scolding could certainly encourage a farewell.
BVB boss spoke straight away
From the club’s perspective, however, a clear reaction was absolutely necessary after frustration had increased recently.
“I told him: He’s not going into the locker room, he’s sitting there. And to be honest, the substitution was totally justified. Karim didn’t play well. And the scene will be talked about, he’ll get a penalty for it. Because we’ve discussed the topic very intensively with the team in the last few weeks. I don’t want to see the reaction, the coach doesn’t want to see it, nobody wants to see it. That’s not appropriate and Karim knows that too,” Kehl didn’t mince words immediately after the Gladbach game the mouth.