After BVB row, Freiburg sense their chance | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund travels to Freiburg for their Bundesliga match amidst plenty of distractions. SCF hopes to take advantage of the recent unrest at BVB.

SC Freiburg heads into their Bundesliga home game against Borussia Dortmund with momentum and a keen eye on the situation of their opponents. After their 1-0 victory in the Europa League against RB Salzburg, the focus of the team from Breisgau now shifts to BVB. The recent distractions surrounding Borussia Dortmund are particularly in the spotlight.

From Freiburg’s perspective, the third-placed team is arriving at an inconvenient time. Dortmund’s disappointing 2-2 draw in the Champions League against Bodø/Glimt and the subsequent public criticism within the team have also been noted in Breisgau. SC captain Christian Günter sees at least a possible starting point in this: Dortmund is “a bit rattled after the 2-2.” He also suspects tensions within the squad: “I think there’s quite a lot going on internally, as we’ve seen.”

Schlotterbeck’s Straight Talk Sparks BVB Debate

The discussions were triggered by a candid statement from BVB center-back Nico Schlotterbeck, who, after the European match, mainly criticized the performance of the substitutes. “If you come on in the 60th minute, I expect 30 minutes of full throttle,” said the national team player. A statement that sparked nationwide debate and elicited mixed reactions.

In Freiburg, however, they do not want to be distracted by this. Günter is aware of the quality of the opponent and urges caution. “It will be a difficult game. Dortmund has a very good squad,” emphasized the 32-year-old, making it clear that despite all the unrest at Dortmund, a focused performance will be required.

In sporting terms, the initial situation favors the visitors: Dortmund is in third place, Freiburg is ninth. The head-to-head record also clearly favors BVB. Nevertheless, the team from Breisgau is relying on their current form and home strength – hoping that Dortmund’s issues will indeed play a role on Sunday.

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