Dortmund defender Manuel Akanji comments on Emre Can

The transfer of Emre Can from Juventus to Dortmund is making waves. Sebastian Kehl, Head of Licensing at BVB, says: «Emre brings us dynamism, physicality and a certain robustness. He is a winner who can be used flexibly in different systems. We believe that we can do better with him. »

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Can, the great addition to the Lucien Favre team. But what position will the German international play in? “The first Can loser is already certain,” headlines the “Bild” with large letters. The loser is Manuel Akanji. Because Favre wants to let Can play in the defense in the future – alongside Mats Hummels and Dan-Axel Zagadou. That would mean that Akanji has to go to the bank.

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Akanji takes it easy. «Competition is always there, now even more with its commitment. He can play in defense, but also in midfield. That spurs me on, ”says the Nati defender to“ Sport 1 ”. And further: «Why should I fear for my place? I have no reason. I continue to accelerate and do my best so that the coach has no other choice. »

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A strong attitude. Nevertheless, it cannot be ruled out that Akanji – he has a contract until summer 2022 – could leave BVB early in the summer. “Sport Bild” even reported that the 24-year-old defender would be on the strike list and would have to leave Dortmund if there was a suitable offer. Nonsense, says BVB sports director Michael Zorc at «WAZ»: «I don’t know what should make us hand over Manuel Akanji.»

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On Tuesday in the Cup against Werder Bremen, Can will be in the BVB squad for the first time. Will he make his debut? And then does Akanji have to sit on the bench? The answer follows. (Mam)

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