Overview

• Mark Bellingham gained entry to a players-only zone at Millerntor and held a lengthy, emotional exchange with Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl after the 3:3 draw.
• Reporting indicates the discussion focused on Dortmund’s display and Jobe Bellingham’s halftime substitution in his Bundesliga debut.
• Kehl reiterated that only players, coaches and club officials may enter the active area and stated such access by family members will not happen again.
• Lars Ricken said Dortmund will enforce stricter controls around the locker room and described the matter as clarified.
• Bild reported that Kehl phoned Bellingham senior the next day and that the father showed understanding and pledged to improve, while ex-international Markus Babbel publicly criticized the conduct.