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Season review: Erik Durm and Sebastian Rode MIA amid doubts about future

By Oliver Campo

DORTMUND, GERMANY - JANUARY 25: Erik Durm of Borussia Dortmund and Sebastian Rode of Borussia Dortmund battle for the ball during a training session at the BVB Training center on January 25, 2017 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images)
DORTMUND, GERMANY - JANUARY 25: Erik Durm of Borussia Dortmund and Sebastian Rode of Borussia Dortmund battle for the ball during a training session at the BVB Training center on January 25, 2017 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images) /
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The only ways to know of these two is through FIFA or remember Borussia Dortmund has one of the biggest injured reserves in all of Europe. Erik Durm and Sebastian Rode, needless to say, these two didn’t make much impact this season.

Sebastian Rode

Rode was brought in from from Bayern Munich two years ago and has failed to impress. That is easily one of the worse things for fans to remember and point to considering his time with Borussia Dortmund.

Thomas Tuchel did not find much use for Rode, primarily due to his injuries. He didn’t seem to fit in to the style Tuchel looked for.  Rode has played 22 games for BVB and he cost about £11 million when he signed. Dortmund have paid almost £500,000 per game played and the match statistics are best ignored.

Sebastian Rode did play more games than hospital wing counterpart Erik Durm by one. Being specific, Rode played in the DFB Super Cup and Durm sat on the bench of the reverse fixture against VFL Wolfsburg.

Horrendous Injury Record

Using data from Transfermarkt on Rode’s injury history: the numbers are scary for the player and clubs. Including his current injury, Rode has been injured for over 1,050 days and missed 166 matches as of this writing.

In comparison, Marco Reus was injured for 827 days and missed 105 matches throughout his career as of this writing.

Unfortunately, Rode isn’t in good graces at Borussia Dortmund either. His season will be remembered only for his comments on Peter Stoger, for which he was sanctioned. A summer transfer of an injured player seems unlikely, but anything could happen.

DORTMUND, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 07: Sebastian Rode of Dortmund looks on during a training session at BVB trainings center on February 07, 2018 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/TF-Images via Getty Images)
DORTMUND, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 07: Sebastian Rode of Dortmund looks on during a training session at BVB trainings center on February 07, 2018 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/TF-Images via Getty Images) /

Erik Durm

Erik Durm is considered a Borussia Dortmund youth product. He was promoted to the senior team in the 2013/2014 season and unfortunately is injured as of this writing. Fans would be forgiven if they didn’t notice him on the bench against Wolfsburg in January.

The German International has scored 2 goals and provided 11 assists throughout all competitions with Dortmund. The issue for the BVB fullback is the same as many others, he’s injured too often for too long. Even with his injuries, he is still a 2014 World Cup and DFB-Pokal winner. Despite his talents and technical ability, Durm’s career has been tainted by injuries.

The Injures

Again, using data from Transfermarkt, we can see how much of an impact injuries have had on the career of the 25-year-old. Durm spent over 700 days injured and missed 123 matches for The Black and Yellows. The majority of these injuries deal with his legs and it has been that way since he debuted. His proneness to injuries has made him a liability for Borussia Dortmund and with the club looking to sign new full backs, his time at the club could be about to come to an end.

(L-R) coach Peter Stoger of Borussia Dortmund, Erik Durm of Borussia Dortmund during the friendly match between Borussia Dortmund and Zulte Waregem at the Estadio Municipal Marbella on January 08, 2018 in Marbella, Spain(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images)
(L-R) coach Peter Stoger of Borussia Dortmund, Erik Durm of Borussia Dortmund during the friendly match between Borussia Dortmund and Zulte Waregem at the Estadio Municipal Marbella on January 08, 2018 in Marbella, Spain(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images) /

The Impact

Lukasz Piszczek will finish his club career at Borussia Dortmund, but a replacement has yet to be brought in. One reason, Erik Durm might be his replacement if ever healthy enough. That is a serious matter that needs to be looked into because Piszczek’s final match only draws closer every season.

The consistent time away from the field also is hurting Durm’s career and it is hard to say what the future holds for the young German. I would like for him to play again, but missing a whole season is harmful to his development. Friendly matches don’t offer a lot of hope either.

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What does BVB do with Erik Durm?

There is not much that can be done until he returns from injury. Durm’s contract won’t expire until June 30th of 2019 and his value to other clubs has hit rock bottom almost. BVB is proven to work with great talents, yet an after so many injuries, a transfer might be best for him and the club. Either as a loan or a permanent transfer out of the club, Durm now must look towards establishing himself after he returns.

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