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Noah Okafor was only in the stands against YB at the start of the second half of the season.
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The reason? Adductor problems are a problem for the FCB youngster.
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A change does not seem to be impossible.
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The 19-year-old was named the best youngster in the Raiffeisen Super League last week.
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Noah Okafor (19), wrapped up in a thick hood, sits on the grandstand of the Stade de Suisse on Sunday, hood pulled wide over his forehead, as if he wanted to remain undetected. The 19-year-old is a colorful dog in football Switzerland. A week ago he was voted “best youngster” of the year by the league, Okafors potential? Undeniably! No wonder Red Bull Salzburg wants to sign the lightning-fast wing during the winter break (BLICK reported exclusively), the can club offers around 8.5 million.
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Preliminary round was not as desired
“Was Okafor really injured against YB or was he spared?” Asks the Basler Zeitung after the 0-2 defeat against the Berners. FCB coach Marcel Koller announced his wing as ready for action on Friday. Hence the speculation about a move to Salzburg.
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According to BLICK information, the Red Bulls are still vying vigorously for the teenager, but the whole thing has nothing to do with the stands against YB. Okafor is struggling with stubborn adductor problems. After an injury the winger sustained in October with the Swiss U21 national team. Okafor then started training too early – and still pays for his impatience today. He has only played four competitive games since then, and he was never in the starting XI.
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8.5 million are not enough for the FCB
In general, the preliminary round for the high-flyer of the past season was anything but optimal, just 14 league appearances, mostly back-up behind the more experienced Kevin Bua (26). It is logical that Okafor is not satisfied with this role – and that it would not be disliked after moving to Salzburg. The Austrians have been watching the teenager closely for months and need a replacement on the outside for Takumi Minamino, who moved to Liverpool.
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Does the deal work? Quite possible. But only if Salzburg is still topping up. The previous 8.5 million are far too few for FCB.
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