Bayern’s challengers? Hamann full of praise for the new BVB | OneFootball

After strong performances in the Bundesliga and Champions League, Borussia Dortmund is showcasing top form. TV expert Dietmar Hamann sees BVB as a serious threat to FC Bayern ahead of the classic match.

Borussia Dortmund has found impressive form just in time for the decisive weeks of the season, and even critical observers like Dietmar Hamann are full of praise. Given the recent results and performances of the Black and Yellows, the TV expert sees BVB well-prepared for the upcoming top matches, including against RB Leipzig and FC Bayern.

With convincing victories against Mainz 05 (4:0) and Atalanta Bergamo (2:0), Dortmund has not only secured a strong position in the Champions League but also significantly reduced the gap to league leaders Bayern in the Bundesliga. After the gap had temporarily grown to eleven points, coach Niko Kovac's team is now only six points behind the record champions.

Hamann is particularly impressed by Dortmund's mentality. "They have will, belief, heart, passion, and also resilience. All the things they were always said to lack," wrote the former national player in his Sky column. For him, success is what counts the most, regardless of the style of play: "I can't understand the whole discussion about beautiful football. They play successful football, and that's the most important thing."

Hamann sees BVB strongly positioned despite Schlotterbeck's absence

Hamann also sees BVB as strongly positioned in terms of personnel. Even the absence of central defender Nico Schlotterbeck has recently been compensated. "BVB collects more points without him than with him and also managed the comeback at the end of last season without him," Hamann noted. However, he also emphasized the importance of the national player for the remaining season goals.

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Looking at the upcoming tasks, Hamann sees both risks and opportunities. The matches against Leipzig and Atalanta could be decisive, especially with regard to the upcoming classic against Bayern Munich. "Of course, everything can be over within a week if you lose in Leipzig and get knocked out in Bergamo. But if you win on Saturday and advance in the Champions League, you go into the classic with confidence," said Hamann.

If BVB maintains its current form, the title race in the Bundesliga could become exciting once again, and FC Bayern might face serious competition from Dortmund in the season's final stretch.

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