The transfer saga surrounding Noah Atubolu is attracting a lot of attention this summer. It almost makes people forget that, here in Germany, the German goalkeeper is currently not the biggest loser in his position.
The dramatic relegation seemed to have been put to bed, and before the start of the season there was even euphoria because of various transfers. But now fear, chaos – and even internal power struggles – are once again rife at Fortuna Düsseldorf?
Schalke 04 can secure their return to the Bundesliga this weekend, but a major concern lingers ahead of the match. According to Bild, the club are deeply concerned ahead of their potential promotion play-off against relegation-threatened Fortuna Dusseldorf, fearing that supporters plan to storm the pitch at all costs.
Fortuna began the season aiming for promotion, yet now faces the very real prospect of relegation. Such an outcome would have severe consequences and reflect badly on two former decision-makers.
U.S. men's national team defender John Tolkin suffered an apparent leg injury while playing for Holstein Kiel on Friday. The injury came just seven minutes into Kiel's match against Fortuna Dusseldorf, forcing the fullback out early and raising concern for both club and country as the season enters its final stretch.
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