Borussia Dortmund's full-back Julian Ryerson has become indispensable. The BVB star also plays an important role in the Norwegian national team. His coach Stale Solbakken has now explained his relationship with the 28-year-old.

Norway's national team manager Stale Solbakken is very satisfied with the performances of BVB professional Julian Ryerson. The 58-year-old highlighted in a conversation with Ruhr Nachrichten that Ryerson has developed remarkably in German football.

Ryerson joined Borussia Dortmund in winter 2023 for just five million euros from Union Berlin, where he immediately became a regular starter. He has since made 50 appearances for Norway.

Solbakken noted that in the national team, Ryerson has played strongly on both full-back positions and even in midfield when they had many injured players. He emphasized that Ryerson's physical condition is very, very good. His game understanding has improved significantly, as have his combination play and his crosses, praised Solbakken about the best assist provider of Borussia in the past season.

Good scouting at BVB

According to the Norwegian, the BVB professional even has further potential to develop. Solbakken stated that he thinks there is still more to come. He noted that when Ryerson came to Dortmund, not everyone was sure that he would fit in so well immediately and play so consistently. He explained that Dortmund was a very good challenge for him, and that is important: he must feel this pressure within himself to show his best.

Solbakken concluded that this is why Ryerson has exceeded expectations. He stated that Dortmund's observation and signing of Julian was very well scouted.

In the previous Bundesliga match against Werder Bremen, the 28-year-old was absent due to a rib contusion. Whether he will be available for the UEFA Champions League match against FK Bodø/Glimt on Wednesday at 9:00 PM CET has not yet been clarified.