Gio Reyna says he wants to “fight for more opportunities” at Borussia Dortmund after his first start in more than a year. A lot has changed for the team and for the American attacking midfielder, who could be a valuable player for the United States at its home World Cup in 2026.
Dortmund’s Giovanni Reyna fights for the ball against Barcelona’s Marc Casado and Lamine Yamal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Barcelona at the Signal-Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany, Wednesday Dec. 11, 2024. A lot has changed for the team and for the American attacking midfielder, who could be a valuable player for the United States at its home World Cup in 2026.
“ really just wanted me to play my game and use my ability on the ball and talents to find the ball in areas and get other guys involved, and I feel like I did a good job of that,” Reyna added. “Really just happy to be back out there today. I just have to take it and fight for more opportunities and look to really improve now.”
Alongside Reyna in a young Dortmund attack on Wednesday were the 20-year-old English winger Jamie Gittens — a standout with nine goals this season — and the 18-year-old Julien Duranville, who was impressive in his first start of the season.in the last seconds of the game left Dortmund without any fit central defenders. Losing Schlotterbeck would be a “total meltdown,” coach Sahin told broadcaster DAZN on Wednesday.
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