KIEL (dpa-AFX) – Coach Nuri Sahin has after the 2:4 defeat of Borussia Dortmund at Holstein Kiel showed understanding for a possible discussion about his person. “Because I’m a coach, I bear complete responsibility. I can’t excuse myself from responsibility,” said Sahin on the TV channel Sky. Managing director Lars Ricken had previously replied to the question whether Sahin was available: “No, he is not.”
Dortmund finished the first half of the season with 25 points, clearly outside the international ranks. Under predecessor Edin Terzic, BVB reached the final of the premier class last year. “I know how Football works. Football is a results sport, I am measured by the results,” said Sahin.
Sahin: Have the strength to turn the situation around
The 36-year-old was speechless and stunned by his team’s performance in Kiel. “For us it’s always the case that you don’t know what’s going to come out. That takes a lot of energy,” he said. You don’t have to worry about him. “It’s about Borussia Dortmund. The last person I think about is me.” The Dortmund coach emphasized that he had the strength to turn the situation around. He and his team have to start the Bundesliga second half of the season against Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday./se/DP/he
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