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Borussia Dortmund emphasizes youth ahead of Supercup clash with Bayern

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 5:36 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Borussia Dortmund emphasizes youth ahead of Supercup clash with Bayern

Summary

Borussia Dortmund prepares for the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup against FC Bayern with a rejuvenated squad featuring several young signings. Key player departures include Karim Adeyemi and Julian Brandt, alongside retired defender Niklas Süle. Dortmund's new talent, highlighted by 18-year-old Konstantinos Karetsas, has shown promise during pre-season, including a victory over Arsenal. The team is banking on these young players to step up in their upcoming match against Bayern, seeking to establish themselves on the big stage.

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•Dortmund faces Bayern in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup.
•Several key players have left BVB this summer.
•Promising youths like Karetsas and Gadou join the squad.
•Dortmund recorded three wins in six pre-season friendlies.
•Bayern's Harry Kane is set to lead the line.

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Borussia Dortmund are heading into the new season with a more youthful squad. Whilst several key players have left BVB, promising young talents are set to bring a breath of fresh air to the squad and ...
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