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It seems like a long time ago when three Belgians – Axel Witsel, Thomas Meunier and Thorgan Hazard – were systematically included in Borussia Dortmund’s starting lineup. Those three are still in the workforce today, but none of them have a starting position. What’s worse is that Meunier and Hazard are considered surplus players.
So two Red Devils have got their exit vouchers for this summer. The club wanted to sell him before he left on a free at the end of his contract in June 2024. But also wanted to take advantage of his departure to reduce the wage bill. Except that Brenois and Ardennes cannot move past the September 1 deadline.
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Thorgan Hazard, who was loaned out from PSV in the second half of last season, would have rejected an offer from AS Monaco and currently looks no closer to another solution. Even though he plays less, Eden’s younger brother hopes to take advantage of his versatility and the weaknesses of some of his teammates to get playing time. Without it, he will be able to say goodbye to Euro 2024.
Meunier and Duranville injured
Meanwhile Thomas Meunier was actually expected to leave the club this summer. However, a hamstring injury sustained in a warm-up match against Manchester United scuppered his plans. In early July, the right wing stated its position. ,Borussia will cooperate if any club is interested in the transfer. If I don’t get anything better than Dortmund, I won’t leave for fun. The club knows that and it is not confrontational.”
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When he returns from injury, Meunier will probably find himself a second or third option in the right-back position. Thus he can leave in early January. During this, he will focus on his rehabilitation.
The same is the case for Julien Duranville, who has continued individual sessions in the United States after suffering a hamstring injury during preseason. Excelling at the start of preparation and even applying for a regular clown role, the 17-year-old former Anderlecht resident should not return to competition for several more weeks.
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