Overview
- The 34-year-old midfielder has rejoined Brighton & Hove Albion after his role diminished under Niko Kovač at Borussia Dortmund.
- Kovač, speaking at BVB's Marbella camp, said the exit "personally pains" him but acknowledged Groß's need for more game time to pursue a World Cup place.
- Dortmund will not sign a like-for-like replacement, with Kovač pointing to Jobe Bellingham, Felix Nmecha, Marcel Sabitzer and Salih Özcan as cover.
- Reporting indicates the club's winter plan remains unchanged, focusing resources away from midfield and toward resolving defensive issues.
- Uncertainty around Nico Schlotterbeck's future and injury absences, including Aaron Anselmino and Waldemar Anton, are flagged as the main squad concerns.