Explosive report: Are doubts growing about the bosses at Dortmund? | OneFootball

After a disappointing week with their Champions League exit and the defeat against Bayern, unrest is growing at BVB. Coach Niko Kovac and the club’s sporting leadership are increasingly coming under scrutiny.

At Borussia Dortmund, a disappointing week both on and off the pitch is sparking new debates. Following their exit from the Champions League and the defeat in the Bundesliga classic against FC Bayern Munich, attention is increasingly turning to the club’s leadership according to a report by BILD.

First, BVB dropped crucial points in the title race with a 2-2 draw against RB Leipzig in the league. A few days later, they suffered a major setback on the international stage: Dortmund was eliminated from the Champions League after a 1-4 defeat at Atalanta Bergamo. On Saturday evening, the 2-3 home defeat against Bayern put the final nail in the coffin and destroyed the last hopes for an exciting title race.

In addition to sporting setbacks, internal processes are also fueling discussions. According to information from BILD, there are currently intense debates in Dortmund about responsibilities and leadership structures. The report states that “those responsible have been racking their brains over these and similar questions for some time.”

At the center of the criticism is sporting director Lars Ricken. While he has largely kept out of the public analysis after the recent defeats, it has once again mainly been Kehl who has faced the media. Observers are therefore asking whether this division of roles is “clever teamwork or a lack of leadership strength.”

Kovac’s behavior is causing a stir at BVB

Additional attention is being drawn to the behavior of coach Niko Kovac. Internally, it has been noted that the coach continues to prefer exchanging views with his former contact Hans‑Joachim Watzke—even though Watzke has long since stepped down from his operational role at the club. The tabloid considers this an “irritating sign” within the current leadership structure.

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There are also structural challenges. Dortmund must make important personnel decisions, question the quality of the squad, and at the same time respond to economic developments. According to reports, even “emergency sales” of certain key players could be looming, even though the club would actually like to keep them.

Despite being second in the table, the pressure within the club is growing. Against this backdrop, many things at BVB are once again under scrutiny—including at the leadership level. Behind the scenes, according to BILD, there is already speculation about possible personnel changes in the summer.

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