Dortmund star Modeste: 1. FC Cologne coach talks about departure
In the summer of 2022, Anthony Modeste will switch from 1. FC Köln to Borussia Dortmund.Image: imago/ RHR photo
For years he was one of Effzeh’s identification figures: Anthony Modeste. After scoring 20 goals in the past Bundesliga season, he made a significant contribution to the 1. FC Cologne could even qualify for international business, he expected his departure to Borussia Dortmund in the summer. A decision die him some fans do evil.
After the cancer diagnosis of Sébastien Haller, who was actually planned for the storm, he had to BVB Become active on the transfer market at short notice and sign the French striker for five million euros. Modeste signed a one-year contract and earned a whopping six million euros a year in Dortmund.
Cologne is currently in a low form
The 1st FC Cologne meanwhile, there is a lack of offensive power. After a poor performance recently, Steffen Baumgart’s team is currently only in 13th place in the table and is therefore only three points away from the relegation place. in a”picture“The Cologne coach now talks about Modeste’s departure in an interview.
Steffen Baumgart has been head coach at 1. FC Köln since July 2021.Image: dpa / Soren Stache
When asked about Anthony Modeste’s loss, Baumgart says no: “I never mourn the loss of a player. That’s not my job either. All this talk about things going better with him, nobody knows.” He also has no displeasure with his ex-player. “I like Tony”adds the 50-year-old.
Modeste has not yet been able to convince BVB
But not only 1. FC Köln, also Anthony Modeste is currently lagging behind his form. So far, the French striker has not been able to repeat his performances of the past season in the black and yellow. In 13 games, Modeste managed just two goals and one assist.
This may also be due to the fact that the tactical system in Cologne was better tailored to Modeste. In the past season, coach Baumgart’s team was the team that hit the most crosses by far – a fact that can be attributed to the most modern, excellent header game.
Anthony Modeste (left) played for 1. FC Köln for several years.Image: imago/ mis
In Dortmund, on the other hand, they rely more on a quick combination and short passing game, with which the 34-year-old Frenchman seems to have had his difficulties so far.
Modeste was able to benefit from the mixed performance, however, for new national player Youssoufa Moukoko, who in turn got more playing time. The 17-year-old has scored six goals and four assists in 14 games and can now even hope for appearances at the World Cup in Qatar.
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