“Kehl Masterclass” makes the anticipation explode among BVB fans – now the next test is pending

Sebastian Kehl is going full throttle: With the almost certain transfer of Sébastien Haller, the designated Dortmund sports director has already bagged seven purchases, some of which are exciting. Now it is up to the Zorc successor to achieve success on the departure side as well.

In the social networks, you can often read about “Kehl Masterclass” in the BVB bubble. This is how the Dortmund fans express their respect for the previous transfers of the novice manager. Masterclass in a figurative sense as a masterpiece. Because the anticipation for the new season is huge among the black and yellow supporters thanks to the signings of Niklas Süle, Karim Adeyemi, Nico Schlotterbeck and the almost permanent purchase of Sébastien Haller.

In addition, with Alexander Meyer and Marcel Lotka, there is a clever duo for the goalkeeper position: Meyer is experienced and starts the season as the clear number two behind Gregor Kobel, Lotka is gaining game practice at professional level in the 3rd division with the U23s. In addition, with a view to the departures of Marwin Hitz and Roman Bürki, a bar of salary should be saved.

We managed to create a kind of spirit of optimism days before the start of the season and weeks before the first competitive game. This was also sorely needed after the often sobering games of the past season, there was not much credit left. The atmosphere in the stadium also changed recently at the end of the season against Hertha BSC after the listless ball movement at half-time – a shrill whistle concert was the result.

Now at least the fantasy is back that Borussia, under the new (old) heart coach Edin Terzic, will make the pitch glow and inspire with offensive hooray football. And the commitments of Terzic’s assistant Peter Hermann and Shad Forsythe as the new “Head of Performance” give us encouragement that BVB, after many quite successful but rarely inspiring years, is again coming close to Klopp euphoria.

But for the celebrated Sebastian Kehl, the exciting purchases were only half the battle. Now it is up to the former midfielder to streamline the squad and generate fresh money through income. There are a few names up for grabs. Well-funded buyers have to be found for the shaky candidates and the best possible return for Borussia has to be achieved. It will be exciting to see how Kehl does in this field. If there is talk of a “Kehl Masterclass” even after the sales, there could even be scope for further additions, which further fuel the anticipation.

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