Sebastian Kehl: Donyell Malen is getting better and better with every game
By Tushar Bahl
Sebastian Kehl has praised Donyell Malen for the positive steps he has taken in his development at Borussia Dortmund over the last few games.
After a slow start to his Borussia Dortmund career, Donyell Malen is finally finding his form. The Netherlands international has found the back of the net in each of the last three games. And not only that, he has started to look a lot sharper and more confident both on and off the ball.
Malen’s performances have seen him earn the praise of Sebastian Kehl, with the former Borussia Dortmund captain saying that the forward is getting better and better. In an interview with Ruhr Nachrichten, the BVB head of players department said:
"“Donny has clearly taken a step forward in recent weeks. Goals, game-changing moments and self-confidence are extremely important, especially for a striker. The way he scored the goal in Wolfsburg shows us that he’s getting better and better.”"
Kehl also believes that while Malen is not the finished article just yet, he is definitely on the right track. “I know that he can still improve and that there is still a lot more to come from the boy. But he’s on a good path.”
Malen joined Borussia Dortmund from PSV Eindhoven in the summer transfer window for a club record transfer fee. He was tasked with replacing Jadon Sancho in the BVB attack. So far, he has managed to get just four goals and two assists in 20 appearances across all competitions. But the fact that he has scored in each of the last three games bodes really well for the Black and Yellows.
Next. Donyell Malen’s form and performances are on the rise for Borussia Dortmund. dark
The hope will now be that Malen can continue his progress in the weeks to come. With Erling Haaland back from his injury, it will hopefully take some pressure off of Malen and allow him to play his natural game without the pressure of leading the attack.