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Union Berlin coach backs Mekhi Gray after second Bundesliga appearance
Mekhi Gray made his second Bundesliga appearance for Union Berlin in a 0-0 draw with Borussia Dortmund.
The 19-year-old striker came on in the 70th minute, after making his league debut the previous week against Elversberg.
Coach Mauro Lustrinelli praised Gray’s performance and said he could add variety to Union’s attack.
At 1.97 metres tall, Gray can use his strength to hold the ball and give teammates more ways to move forward.
Union have two other forwards unavailable, and the coach said the team struggled to play quickly into space after winning the ball against Dortmund.
Gray joined Union’s youth setup from BFC Dynamo in 2021 and signed a long-term contract in June.
Lustrinelli expects Gray to develop gradually, and he could get more minutes in Saturday’s away match at Augsburg, depending on which forwards are fit.
Mekhi Gray made his second Bundesliga appearance for Union Berlin in a 0-0 draw against Borussia Dortmund.
The 19-year-old striker came on for Tim Skarke in the 70th minute.
Coach Mauro Lustrinelli praised Gray and said he could add variety to Union’s attack.
Lustrinelli said Gray should continue to develop step by step.
Union were due to visit FC Augsburg the following Saturday, where Gray could have another chance to play.
- Who
- Mekhi Gray, a 19-year-old Union Berlin striker, and coach Mauro Lustrinelli.
- What
- Gray made his second Bundesliga appearance, and Lustrinelli praised his performance and potential.
- When
- In Union’s 0-0 draw with Borussia Dortmund; the match date is not stated.
- Where
- Berlin, in Union Berlin’s match against Borussia Dortmund.
- Why
- Lustrinelli said Gray’s physical presence could help Union hold the ball and give the team more attacking options.
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Gray made his Bundesliga debut against SV Elversberg.
Gray came on for Tim Skarke in Union Berlin’s 0-0 draw.
Union Berlin were scheduled to play away at FC Augsburg.
- Age
- 19
- Second appearance
- Bundesliga match against Borussia Dortmund
- Substitution
- Replaced Tim Skarke in the 70th minute
- Height
- 1.97 metres
- Next fixture
- Away at FC Augsburg on the following Saturday
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What people are saying
He did everything right.
I am glad that we have Mekhi, who can bring variety to our game.
With strikers who have a certain physical presence, we will also be more versatile.
Step by step, that will come.