Thunderbolt at Borussia Dortmund! Coach Nuri Sahin has just been sacked following recent disappointing results. A strong decision which raises many questions about the future of the club. Find out what happened behind this shock dismissal…
It’s a real bolt from the blue that has just fallen on Borussia Dortmund. This Wednesday, the German club announced the dismissal of its coach Nuri Sahin, the day after another defeat in the Champions League against Bologna (2-1). A strong decision which follows a series of poor results, leaving BVB in a disappointing 10th place in the Bundesliga.
A mixed assessment for Nuri Sahin
Nuri Sahin took the reins of the team at the start of the season, with great ambitions and the difficult task of forgetting the mixed performances of last season. Despite encouraging beginnings, the results are far from meeting expectations. Only one victory in the last 9 matches, and a premature elimination in the Champions League which looms on the horizon.
We greatly appreciate Nuri Sahin and his work, we wanted a long collaboration. But after 4 consecutive defeats, we have unfortunately lost faith in the possibility of achieving our goals in the current situation.
Lars Ricken, sporting director of Borussia Dortmund
A hard blow for the locker room
Nuri Sahin, former emblematic player of the club, enjoyed great popularity among supporters and players. His sudden dismissal is sure to create turmoil internally. According to a source close to the locker room, the news was a real shock for the team, who still believed in their coach despite the difficulties.
It remains to be seen who will take over to try to redress the situation. The name of former RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose is circulating insistently. The club will have to act quickly to avoid letting the situation get further bogged down.
-A European future on hold
If the 10th place in the Bundesliga still leaves us hoping for a comeback, it is the European adventure that worries the supporters the most. Currently 13th in their group with 12 points with one day remaining, BVB risks early elimination. A disaster scenario for a club used to playing leading roles on the continental scene.
This dismissal therefore appears to be a necessary shock to try to save a season that is off to a bad start. The next appointed coach will have the difficult task of remobilizing a group losing confidence and points. A major challenge in an increasingly competitive championship.
The next decisive weeks
The leaders of Borussia Dortmund no longer have room for error. The choice of the new coach will be crucial for the rest of the season. He must be able to inject new momentum and quickly return to good results.
Recent history has shown that these mid-season changes can sometimes bear fruit, as was the case for Bayern Munich with the arrival of Hansi Flick in 2019. BVB fans are hoping this dismissal will have the same effect saving grace on their team.
One thing is certain, all eyes will be on Dortmund in the coming weeks. Between a winter transfer window which promises to be hectic and a new coach to integrate, the Ruhr club has not finished making headlines. Future matches will quickly provide insight into the effectiveness of these changes. Time will tell if this audacious bet was the right one.
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