German football is getting electrified as the country’s two biggest clubs, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, are set to clash in the Bundesliga next week. While Bayern is facing some internal issues, Dortmund has emerged as the new championship leader with a new fighting mentality that has impressed the national team. Emre Can, Dortmund’s midfielder, whose resurgence earned him a place on the national team, is credited for his role in inspiring the new fighting spirit in his team.
Can believes that the national team could learn from Dortmund’s example. He emphasizes the importance of showing mental strength and supporting each other as a team to achieve success, as demonstrated by Morocco and Argentina in the World Cup. The national team had come under criticism for its lack of cohesion before the World Cup, and Can wants to change that before the home EM 2024.
Can’s own transformation is becoming symbolic of Dortmund’s new mentality. He fought his way back into the starting lineup by changing his diet and working extra hard to meet the coach’s demands. He hopes his fighting qualities will also impress the national coach and contribute in the tournament.
The national team is also looking to ignite the same kind of national passion it experienced during the 2006 World Cup. Can believes that the whole country needs to unify and show support for the team for that to happen.
The highly anticipated game between Bayern and Dortmund is eagerly awaited by fans and players alike, and it is expected to be a fiercely contested match. Can expects some friendly banter between the two sides, but he knows the game is essential for both clubs.
