Borussia D could change coach.
Shahin’s fate will be determined by Bologna match
A victory in eight matches is a terrible result. Young coach Nuri Sahin could be fired. When the Champions League finalists were handed over to a Turk this summer following Terzic’s departure, many were surprised. A mentor with no experience. Plus, the former Real Madrid player is a pretty daring guy. We imagine him in a modest club like Como, where there is more margin for error. But the difficult world of teams like Borussia does not forgive failures. Terzic reached the Champions League final, but it wasn’t enough.
The former coach had conflicts with the players. He fell out with Hummels, whom the Black and Yellows released last summer. Terzic also performed poorly in the Bundesliga and finished in fifth place. Borussia entered the Champions League only thanks to the new quota that the Germans received with the representatives of Serie A. The club also changed its general director. Lars Rikken replaced the experienced Watzke. Sebastian Kehl, also a former footballer of the club, remains the sporting director.
Together, the bosses had faith in Shahin, but the 36-year-old coach was in trouble. There was only enough inspiration for the starting victories. As soon as we entered a series of failures after the defeat against Real Madrid, Nouri got scared and made mistakes. Then we alternated victories and defeats, but reached unpleasant draws. Although there are successful players on the field, which is why there is talk again about the transfer of Borussia players to other rich clubs, the tenth place in the Bundesliga eloquently hints at the resignation of the ‘coach.
Shahin can only be selected if his team plays well against Bologna on Tuesday. The match being over, the German team will not be supported by the famous yellow wall of supporters. Borussia occupies a high place in the Champions League table, one point behind Bayer Leverkusen’s success. But just as they were significantly inferior to Xabi Alonso’s side in the Bundesliga last season, they are still no rivals to Bayern. And the objective of the club is precisely this: to impose the fight on the hegemon, as they did in a glorious past.
Fans were afraid of negotiations with Ten Hag
It is important for the Dutch coach not to sit idle after his failure at Manchester United. Eric repeatedly said everything was going according to plan for the Red Devils only to be rejected by the public in response. Even people who are not interested in the fate of the English club began to sympathize with the team led by a strange coach. Although Ten Hag had success with Ajax, he began to be viewed with skepticism. Too often the Dutchman said things that were not supported by the facts and statistics of the “devils”.
He is certainly not the worst coach at Borussia Dortmund. But compared to Klopp and Tuchel, Ten Hag comes from the lower leagues. Certainly not for the Champions League final, because with Manchester United could not succeed even in the Europa League. The Germans must qualify for the playoffs. Ideally, it is important to sneak into the top eight in order to avoid an extra play-off round, where they may have a strong opponent in style. PSG. Fans of the famous team fear that the management changes have not been beneficial.
There are always many specialists behind the scenes who actively influence the state of the club. Shahin was not protected during the crisis, but at the same time they gave him good starting resources. Reaching the Champions League final, despite losing to Real Madrid, added confidence to key players. This summer, the German team did not sell any top football players; she did it earlier. Transfers from Malen and Füllkrug to clubs nuclear submarine were for profit. And Reus and Hummels left because of their age.
Last summer, the Dortmund club signed prolific striker Guirassi. The much-loved England winger Bynoe-Gittens also played. It’s just that star players and Adeyemi often lack raw class. They might miss the right position. Additionally, skill level affects when you should collect Moments. It is difficult to follow Kompany’s Bayern, who in terms of quality of chances is above all others, even Bayer. But Borussia clearly underperformed.
Dortmund is used to football crises
In 2005, the club almost went bankrupt. A few years later, they invited Klopp from Mainz and began building a championship team. We also played with Jurgen in the Champions League final, losing to Bayern. For the Dortmund club, fluctuations related to the loss of key players and changes in form are part of the process. Terzic, a long-time fan of the club, left as technical director and returned. There were also unsuccessful experiments. The Dutchman Peter Bos did not stay long.
Rikken needs to take a closer look at the coaches available other than Ten Hag. Even if Eric, if Shahin lacks experience and it is the coach who is most responsible for the failures, he will face a good team. Of course, in the minds of some Borussia fans, it is still thought that it was in vain to let the young leaders go. But in reality, this practice allows you to invite new talent. Haaland and Bellingham would never go to play for a club that does not know how to let go.
At Dortmund, Jadon Sancho was not the only one who felt better than at other clubs. The special atmosphere of the home games also allows you to collect points. Tenth place is a terrible result, but Stuttgart is fourth in the table with seven points. Hoeneß’s team has returned to winning ways, but if the new coach gives the Black and Yellows a similar series and their competitors survive a new crisis, then Borussia will be in the fight zone for the Champions League. All that remains is to work with the players personally.
Three strikers are nice from time to time, it’s easier with them. But Brandt, Sabitzer and Gross could have played better thanks to their experience. Even the switch to three central players didn’t stop Shahin from going to Eintracht. It doesn’t work for Nuri, although it’s hardly worth taking risks with Sandro Wagner, Nagelsmann’s assistant in the German national team. They could have taken Hoeneß from Stuttgart, but Sebastian is busy. So far, new manager Rikken has not found a mentor he wants to trust from the start. Borussia is suffering.
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