With club legends Marco Reus and Mats Hummels nearing the end of their contracts this season, Borussia Dortmund is about to enter a critical phase in their history.
In the world of football, people are wondering what will happen to the former captain and vice-captain. Decisions aren’t expected until the end of the current Bundesliga season.
One person who has voiced criticism is none other than German football icon Lothar Matthaus. In his Sky Sport blog, Matthaus argues that Dortmund desperately needs a team revamp and that it should happen even without Reus and Hummels. Concerned about the team’s performance, Matthaus called it “unsettling” and alluded to an enigmatic obstacle that appeared to be influencing their play.
Matthaus offered a forward-thinking, proactive strategy for the team in his clear-cut appraisal, arguing that a big shake-up is necessary. He underlined the importance of a thorough rebuilding process that is unaffected by sympathy, saying that although Hummels and Reus have contributed significantly to the team, nostalgia shouldn’t stand in the way of advancement.
“You don’t have to start flipping the script only when there’s no other option,” said Matthaus. If the performances aren’t up to par, why not do it earlier?” He calls for a tactical change in the team’s orientation while sharply criticizing Edin Terzic’s coaching and leadership.
Reus, who has made it clear that he wants to play out his playing career at Dortmund, may not receive a contract extension in the middle of this uncertainty. Mats Hummels hasn’t revealed any information about his plans for the future, so fans and analysts alike are left to speculate about what comes after the current campaign.
The winds of change are sweeping around Signal Iduna Park, leaving the fate of these Dortmund mainstays uncertain.