During the trip to Japan, Borussia Dortmund midfielder Nmecha was interviewed by Sky Sport Germany, discussing his early exit from the World Cup, new season goals, and other topics.

Time needed to process the World Cup group stage exit

I don't think it took me too long, my faith certainly helped, but it's never easy.

How do individuals deal with criticism of the German national team?

No, I don't think I paid too much attention to the criticism; I try not to focus on it too much. But of course, all of us are unhappy with the result. I'm also not the type of person to easily say, "It's the coach's fault." I think as players, we have to do better.

Talking about his role at Borussia Dortmund

I want to take on more responsibility in the team, hoping to become an important player, give my all for the team, and gradually improve myself.   

Expectations for himself

I already feel that I am taking on and actively embracing this responsibility, because I have performed well in the past two seasons. I just want to keep going and take a new step this season.

Talking about partnering with Jobe Bellingham

He has huge potential, and he made very significant progress last season. Of course, it wasn't easy for him at first, but it's normal to come to a completely different country and league to play. He has made progress, and I believe he will be even better this season. I'm glad we work well together, and I hope we can improve further in every game.

What is this Borussia Dortmund team still missing?

Overall, I think we need to pay more attention to tactical discipline in games. We need to win key games instead of drawing as frequently as last season, which will make a huge difference. If you look back at last season's games, we hardly lost, only to Bayern Munich and two other losses, but those draws didn't help us at all. If we perform better this season, then our chances are very high.

Talking about attacking reinforcements

I think this would be good for us, but we also have very strong players, and now some of them are more stable, which will further strengthen the team.

Talking about team goals

I believe that in every competition, our goal should be to win the championship. I also know that as a team, we are not just there to participate; of course, we want to win the championship, but it's important not to think too far ahead. The goal is clear, and we must achieve it step by step.

Talking about the young players in the Borussia Dortmund squad

They have great potential, and if they can get opportunities and perform well, it will help us a lot this season. Let's wait and see.

His personal standing in the team after the World Cup

Of course, more people know you because of the World Cup. I feel like I play a leadership role in the team, and it was the same last season. I embrace this role and do my best.

Looking forward to playing Bayern Munich in the DFL-Supercup

Of course, we want to win the game. If you can win directly against Bayern, it will naturally give you good momentum, and I hope we can do that.

Lessons learned from last season

We want to have more control in games. Last season, the game was sometimes a bit chaotic. Although we didn't concede too many goals, on the offensive end, we still need to find key points, hoping to score more goals, which will be very important this season.

Regarding personal goals

Perform at my best, help the team, and become a better player.

Regarding the trip to Japan

We were here two years ago, and it felt great then too. This time it's exactly the same. The conditions here are very good, everything is very comfortable and clean, and we are enjoying it... I think it's very clean here, the streets outside are spotless, which is really nice.

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