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Thioune Defends Dinkci's Value to Werder Despite Low Scoring

The coach has shifted public focus from goals to Dinkci's defensive work, setting physical and stability targets for the player's development.

Overview

  • Thioune publicly said he is satisfied with Dinkci's contribution and called him an "absolute teamplayer" whose off-the-ball work helped the team collect points.
  • Dinkci scored soon after his late-August loan return but has added few goal contributions since that early strike at the Weserstadion.
  • Thioune pointed to specific improvement areas, saying Dinkci needs more physicality and greater stability while stressing the player still has clear potential.
  • Werder's attack this season has been driven largely by Marco Grüll's combined goals and assists and Niclas Füllkrug's scoring run, which reduces immediate goal pressure on Dinkci.
  • The club acknowledges Dinkci's difficult personal circumstances and is supporting him as he rebuilds fitness, confidence and tactical impact on the pitch.