Ricken: Players without Dortmund will not want to participate in this summer s Club World Cup because they feel too tired.

May 23 According to the German Sports1 website, Bundesliga sports director Ricken was interviewed and talked about topics such as the Club World Cup this summer.

Ricken believes that the Club World Cup Dortmund is more opportunities than challenges. He said: "The Club World Cup is of course an opportunity for the club to make money, but first of all, this is a real world competition, which is very attractive from a sports perspective. I would say that almost all Bundesliga clubs (those who cannot participate in the Club World Cup) are willing to exchange positions with us instead of sitting on the sofa as a spectator. Our team has no players who will not want to participate in this summer's Club World Cup because they feel too tired. For the players, this is an opportunity to compete with top teams and improve their reputation."

Regarding whether the Club World Cup this summer (the players play continuously), will lead to the unfavorable start of Dortmund's Bundesliga next season, Ricken said that he is not worried about this. He said: "Although facing many To challenge, we will definitely go all out on the first day of the new season. "He also joked: "I even think that it would be good if we cancel the summer vacation directly and continue to play in the Bundesliga next season, so that players will not be able to find their form again."

Although Dortmund qualifies for the Champions League at the last moment this season and can get at least 27 million euros in the Club World Cup, Ricken said that the club will not make large-scale personnel adjustments in the summer. He said: "Now Dortmund needs continuity and stability, but we will also make some additions in individual positions."

Note: In this summer's Club Cup group stage, Dortmund qualifies as Fruminense (Brazil), Mamelodi Sunset (South Africa), and Ulsan Hyundai (South Africa) are in the same group.