After City thrashing: Hamann calls for reinforcements at BVB | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund suffered a significant defeat in Manchester. TV expert Didi Hamann sees this as a setback – but also an important insight for BVB's future path.

Borussia Dortmund's 1:4 defeat at Manchester City in the Champions League has sparked discussions – including with TV expert Didi Hamann. In his Sky column, the former national player gives a mixed review of Dortmund's current form.

"Dortmund's 1:4 in Manchester was a small setback on an otherwise very good path," wrote Hamann. The match showed the Black and Yellows "where they need to get to if they want to consistently play among the big names." Overall, the 52-year-old sees BVB on a decent course, but not yet at top level. "BVB is currently operating at its limit," Hamann added.

He particularly praised the defense of coach Niko Kovac's team. "At the back, they are stable, Nico Schlotterbeck has developed into an absolute leader, Waldemar Anton and Ramy Bensebaini are doing their jobs properly, and Emre Can is back after his injury." With only six goals conceded in nine Bundesliga matches, Dortmund currently has the second-best defense in the league behind FC Bayern.

BVB Defeat in Manchester: Hamann Sees Light and Shadow

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Hamann is more critical of the offense. "But up front, they are rather thinly staffed. They have brought in Fabio Silva, but they could use another offensive player," said the former Liverpool pro. BVB needs to strengthen its offense if it wants to consistently compete in international competitions.

Despite the defeat, Hamann sees no reason to panic: The performance in Manchester is an indication of the current performance level – solid, but not yet on par with the European elite. Dortmund's squad is "good, but not one you expect to reach the Champions League semi-finals or to challenge Bayern over 34 Bundesliga matchdays."

For Didi Hamann, BVB remains a team with potential: stable in defense, committed in play – but needing improvement in the offense to play long-term in the "concert of the greats."

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