Felix Nmecha
DortmundCM (LW)
Ball-Winning Midfielder
Oct 10, 2000 (25)
Right
6'3"
161 lb
Starts in midfield, scores opener
Nmecha scored one goal on four shots in Sunday's 7-1 win over Curacao.
Analysis: Nmecha was issued the starting role in the midfield Sunday over Leon Goretzka and did well with his time on the field, quickly breaking through and scoring in the sixth minute. Despite lining up in a more defensive role, he would see plenty of work in the attack due to the control Germany had on the match, recording a solid four shots. The main question is whether this was enough to maintain the starting role, as Goretzka is the more veteran pick in that role, and a slightly more defensive option.
Bench option
Nmecha (knee) is on the bench for Friday's match against Frankfurt.
Analysis: Nmecha has made the team sheet Friday after he was a late call, appearing to have passed his testing. He will likely look to return to a starting role ahead of the season finale, starting in 24 of his 27 appearances this season while recording two goals and three assists.
Late call against Frankfurt
Nmecha (knee) returned to partial training and is hoped to be available for Friday's clash against Frankfurt, according to coach Niko Kovac. "Felix have notably participated in training. Felix have been partially reintegrated. I would like him to be available for Friday's match against Frankfurt."
Analysis: Nmecha had been a regular starter before the injury emerged, making his potential return a significant boost for Dortmund heading into the weekend. His participation in partial training is an encouraging sign, though a final decision on his availability will depend on how he responds over the coming days.
Missing another match
Nmecha (knee) is out for Sunday's match against Gladbach, according to his club.
Analysis: Nmecha is not going to be ready for action yet, as the midfielder has not joined team training and will need more time to recover. He was planning to return this week, but it has come too early, still needing a further week to recover. The plan will now be to get him in team training over the next week, potentially fit to face Frankfurt on May 8.
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