At Borussia Dortmund, events have been unfolding rapidly. First, the unexpected end of the El-Mala-Poker, then the swift implementation of Plan B. This could now become a problem for an active BVB player, who may have already caused an unexpected exit at the team's annual gathering. On Sunday, the BVB team was scheduled to meet for their annual get-together. A joint meal to mark the end of the preparation period and the start of the new season was on the agenda. This year, the meeting took place at the Jägerheim, an alpine-inspired inn. Many players brought their wives and girlfriends, and the atmosphere was generally good. One player, however, seemed to have little interest in the event. Midfielder Marcel Sabitzer reportedly left for home early, as Ramy Bensebaini and Fabio Silva were among the last players to arrive. The reasons for Sabitzer's sudden departure are not known, but it has sparked speculation.

Ad ## Sabitzer faces the BVB bank Finally, the Ruhr Nachrichten had reported earlier that Sabitzer's time in black and yellow might be coming to an end sooner than expected. With the BVB on the verge of a transfer from Joey Veerman, Sabitzer faces the possibility of falling further down the pecking order in the BVB hierarchy, just a year before his contract expires.

Ad ## Although Sabitzer made many appearances in the previous season, he is no longer considered a regular starter, and the new competition threatens to push him further down the bench. A transfer before the end of the transfer period seems possible under these circumstances, but Sabitzer is reportedly earning around eight million euros at the BVB. Money he may not be willing to give up. The parties have two weeks left to find a solution, but Sabitzer seems unhappy with the current situation. Borussia Dortmund currently sits in second place in the Bundesliga, with 73 points from 34 games. The team has won 22 games, drawn 7, and lost 5. The current numbers show a plus of 36 goals. The BVB is 16 points behind the leaders Bayern München. The next game is scheduled for September 12, 2026, against SC Paderborn 07.