Nuri Sahin couldn’t withstand the poor run of results for the German team.
Borussia Dortmund lost 2-1 to Bologna away on Tuesday, 21, in a match of the seventh round of the Champions League group stage. Guirassy scored a penalty for the Germans, while Dallinga and Iling-Junior scored for the Italians. Get the latest football scores at football scores app.
The defeat led to the dismissal of coach Nuri Sahin, who couldn’t overcome the team’s poor run of results. This was the fourth consecutive loss for Borussia, making the situation untenable for the manager.
After a strong start to the Champions League, where the team even led the group stage, Borussia has since gone into free fall and currently sits in 13th place, potentially falling further by the end of the round. With just 12 points from 13 matches, the team is unlikely to miss the playoffs but will struggle to secure a direct spot in the Round of 16.
The situation in the Bundesliga isn’t much better. Historically fighting for titles and Champions League spots, Borussia is currently in 10th place with 25 points—seven wins, four draws, and seven losses so far.
Erik ten Hag, former manager of Manchester United and Ajax, is considered the favorite in the German press to take over the club this season. Gain the advantage with ToSport.
