A short thread, made at very short notice. On child prodigy Youssoufa Moukoko at Borussia Dortmund...

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Since the days of Klinsmann and Völler, the one position that Germany have not been blessed with many world class talents is at ST (Werner ain't a natural ST).

Tomorrow is a huge day for German/Borussia Dortmund football as Youssoufa Moukoko turns 16. Why's that important?...👇
The DFL rules prior to the 20-21 season required a player to be 17 yrs old essentially to play in the Bundesliga.

However BVB were one of a few clubs who wanted that age lowered and starting this season the minimum age requirement is 16!
Hence Moukoko is eligible to play for Dortmund's senior squad for the first time. At underperforming Hertha BSC

A child prodigy. He's a smart striker with a powerful shot and perfectly timed runs off the ball, and is yet another player Dortmund have, suited to the counter attack
Moukoko first played U-17 footy as a 12 yr old and made his debut with the U-19s at 14! In 19-20, he scored 34 goals in 20 apps for Dortmund’s U-19s. This season, he has played 4 games and scored 13 goals, with at least a hat trick in each match. Including vs Schalke in the derby
He will shatter the BuLi record of the youngest player to play in the league (held by Nuri Sahin)

Even Erling Haaland has said Moukoko is miles better than he (or anyone in world football) was at15! But has also stated how important it is not to kill him with pressure.
He has been training with the first team since the start of this season and has been roughed up by players like Hummels and Piszczek. He himself has said that he struggled initially at first team training and has grown into it ever since and is ready to give his best.
Erling Haaland has been given the green light to play vs Hertha but may not be fit for 90 mins (considering lack of training due to quarantine). So there's a very good chance...

Borussia Dortmund, Germany, Europe waits...

FOR YOUSSOUFA MOUKOKO!đŸŸĄâš«
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@swearimnotpaul @DerAugustus Could y'all RT this to Dortmund TLs too😄
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