Dortmund’s Marco Reus (33) reported back impressively on Sunday evening in the 4-1 win over Hertha BSC! But has his perspective changed?
Dortmund – Prepared a goal, initiated a goal and scored it 3-1 with a hammer free kick – Dortmund’s Marco Reus (33) reported to the on Sunday evening 4:1 victory over Hertha BSC impressive back! But has his perspective changed?
Will Dortmund continue beyond the end of the season? Marco Reus (33) would have to accept compromises for a new BVB contract. © Marco Steinbrenner/dpa
The news got lost on Sunday evening in the midst of the 4-1 win, the Adeyemi injury and the chic special shirt, but: Thanks to his goal, Marco Reus climbed to third place in BVB’s all-time top scorers list.
With 158 goals, he drew level with BVB legend Manfred Burgsmüller († 69) and is only one goal behind the runner-up – ex-BVB sports director Michael Zorc (60).
The illustrious company, among which Dortmund’s number 11 is located, illustrates the standing that Reus has achieved. In 2012, the native of Dortmund returned to his youth club.
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But the strong performance against the Berliners (kicker team of the day) glossed over the mood in the Reus house a little, who certainly ran out with a lot of anger in his stomach. Because the demotion to the bench against Chelsea (1-0) should have tasted anything but Dortmund’s captain.
Which is why the question arises once again: What does the future of the 33-year-old look like? We remember that in January there was public gossip about the future of the leading player, whose contract expires at the end of the season.
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Pro arguments: Marco Reus’ standing and quality justify a contract extension at BVB!
This is how you know Marco Reus (front): Every season he celebrates a double-digit number of goals. © Rolf Vennenbernd/dpa
Reus’ standing in the club & environment: Thanks to his background and achievements in the past, Marco Reus has been THE identification figure of the team for many BVB fans for several years. And one constant beyond that: Reus is in his eleventh season for the BVB pros.
He is also important for the club on the outside, is one of the faces of the club for young supporters and as an advertising ambassador. Jerseys with his number 11 flock are still considered top sellers.
Reus’ quality: On Sunday evening, Reus once again proved what a class he still has in his mid-30s. The shooting technique with which he scored his tenth direct free-kick goal for BVB is second to none.
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His goal instinct and his speed of action also make him an important weapon in Dortmund’s attacking game.
Reus’ experience: There is not only more than 350 Bundesliga games and 58 Champions League appearances to mention, but above all his experience in winning titles (including DFB Cup winners 2021 & 2017).
And even from early negative experiences like the lost Champions League final in 2013, Reus should have taken a lot for his development.
Contra-arguments: Injuries, age and salary are obstacles to an extension at Borussia Dortmund!
That’s how Marco Reus is known: The offensive player is absent several times each season due to injuries. © Bernd Thissen/dpa
Reus’ injury susceptibility: The ankle bothered Reus for a long time this season, leading him to three medium-length forced breaks. Just a snippet of his lush medical records.
Reus misses a large number of competitive games every season due to his high risk of injury. Unfortunately, this is a flaw that has stuck with him for years.
Reus’ Alter: In the rarest cases, the fitness of a competitive athlete improves after umpteen seasons of bone-milling professional football. The strength of Reus’ often damaged ligaments and tendons is unlikely to increase with continued workload.
On the contrary: at almost 34 years of age, Reus will no longer be able to go the full distance in all games – certainly not in the Wednesday-Saturday rhythm.
Reus’ claims: Can Dortmund’s captain make friends with a supporting role that will become more and more frequent in the future? So far it has always been the claim of the offensive player to play. In SportBild last week, Reus emphasized that he wanted to play at the highest level for two more years.
Reus’ salary expectations: Probably the crucial point of his future. Dortmund’s figurehead is currently said to earn around twelve million euros gross a year. In view of his age, this sum seems more than utopian for a new contract with BVB.
Those responsible in Dortmund are more likely to have in mind a model with many success-related bonuses (operations, goals). Reuse too?
