Overview
- Jonathan Burkardt scored twice in the draw at SC Freiburg and was later replaced by winger Jean‑Matteo Bahoya, underscoring the lack of trusted striker alternatives.
- Elye Wahi remained an unused substitute in Freiburg, while Michy Batshuayi was left out of the squad and trained individually, reflecting their low standing with coach Dino Toppmöller.
- Burkardt has delivered seven goals and one assist in his last six matches across the Bundesliga and Champions League, averaging a goal every 93 minutes, according to local reporting.
- Media coverage notes limited faith in recent signings, with Bild (via TAG24) reporting Wahi has fallen out of favor; tz.de reports Batshuayi has slipped down the pecking order.
- Wahi cost about €26 million in January and is contracted through 2030, while Batshuayi arrived for roughly €3 million with a deal to 2027, and local reports suggest a winter adjustment is likely if the situation persists.