Carney Chukwuemeka can make Dortmund 'joy' after 'sensationally good' debut – Niko Kovac

Carney Chukwuemeka's debut for Borussia Dortmund was described by head coach Niko Kovac after the 6-0 victory against Union Berlin on Saturday as “sensational good”.

Chukwuemeka, which was loaned during the winter transfer window of Chelsea, replaced Gio Reyna as a replacement for 70 minutes in the Westphalia Stadium when Dortmund achieved 15 minutes in a vibrant final to take up her greatest victory since May 2023.

“Carney came in and was sensationally good,” said Kovac. “We saw what skills he has and how he took possession of the ball and how quickly he turns and leads forward. This is really unique. He really has good acceleration and technology. He will bring us joy when he stays healthy. “

With his first touches, the 21 -year -old Chukwuemeka almost scored a goal and cut a pass beyond the defense that dragged Karim Adeyemi onto the foot of the post.

Minutes later, when Dortmund led 3-0, a edge and driving in midfield created a chance from which Serhou Guirassy converted a maximum beer cross to achieve his third goal and the fourth of his team of the game.

“I loved playing in front of 80,000 fans,” said the England Underer 20 internationally in the mixed zone full-time. “I just wanted to play my game and help the team. We really played directly and precisely in the last third. Hopefully we can build on this performance. “

Chukwuemeka is loan until summer. Dortmund has the opportunity to make the move permanently.

“He obviously lacks a little rhythm,” said Sebastian Kehl, Dortmund's sports director, after the game. “Because he hasn't played for a long time. But today they could see in one or two situations that he is a player who is a lot of fun who has a good timing that moves well between the lines and has good control. “

Dortmund in the Bundesliga brought the win to the 10th place. It was her first league victory under Kovac and the first in the league since the 2-1 success in Heidenheim on February 1.

Dortmund will travel to Hamburg on Saturday to stand in front of St. Pauli before starting at home in the first leg of the Champions League at home against Lille because Chukwuemeka's debut was a boost.

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