Borussia Dortmund manager Nuri Sahin faces increasing scrutiny after a string of defeats leave the club's Champions League hopes hanging by a thread.
After another disappointing defeat, Borussia Dortmund manager Nuri Sahin finds himself facing increasing scrutiny just seven months into his tenure. Dortmund currently languishes in 10th place in the Bundesliga , a staggering 20 points behind leaders Bayern Munich and seven adrift of fourth-placed Stuttgart. Their hopes of Champions League success were also dealt a blow as they conceded two goals in a two-minute span against Bologna, resulting in their fourth consecutive loss in 2025.
This marks the first time in 30 years that Dortmund has suffered four consecutive losses in all competitions, a concerning trend that mirrors their recent league form.The defeat against Bologna, which saw Dortmund relinquish a first-half lead, has dropped them to 13th in the Champions League standings. Their chances of automatic qualification to the knockout stage now hinge on a crucial result against Shakhtar Donetsk in their final group phase match. Adding to their woes, Dortmund became the first team in the Champions League this season to lose multiple matches after scoring the opening goal.Sahin, a Dortmund legend who played over 250 games for the club, was brought in to usher in a new era following the departure of Edin Terzic, who led them to the Champions League final last season. However, his tenure has been marred by inconsistent performances and a string of defeats. Dortmund's struggles began after the winter break with a loss to defending champions Bayer Leverkusen, followed by a shocking 4-2 defeat to newly promoted Holstein Kiel. Despite captain Emre Can acknowledging the team's shortcomings, managing director Lars Ricken has publicly expressed continued support for Sahin. Nevertheless, the mounting pressure on Sahin is evident, with Ricken acknowledging that the club's position in the table is 'disastrous' and emphasizing the need for victories in upcoming matches
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