“Hope they’re annoyed”: BVB chief fires gentle warning at Bayern | OneFootball

After BVB’s perfect start to the season, Lars Ricken has taken a swipe at FC Bayern. The Dortmund managing director hopes the current league standings are getting on the nerves of the Munich side.

Borussia Dortmund have made a perfect start to the new Bundesliga season, sending out an early statement. After three matchdays, BVB are on nine points and sit in second place behind the likewise flawless SC Freiburg due to a slightly inferior goal difference. FC Bayern, meanwhile, have already dropped points.

The Munich side were held to a 0-0 draw at Schalke 04 and currently trail their rivals. Although Vincent Kompany’s team have played one game fewer, the unusual state of the table is clearly a source of satisfaction in Dortmund. BVB managing director Lars Ricken used the situation for a little dig at Munich.

Ricken does not, however, want to turn it into any major declaration of intent against the record champions. “There is a very respectful relationship between the two clubs. Nevertheless, in recent years we also haven’t given Bayern the impression that there needed to be any kind of warning shot from us,” the BVB chief told Bild.

BVB chief Ricken hopes Bayern are annoyed

Even so, Ricken is taking a certain satisfaction from the fact that Bayern are not currently top of the table. “But I won’t deny that I hope they’re a little annoyed,” he said, referring to the current situation. Dortmund have earned their strong position with three wins. Against Hamburger SV and SC Paderborn, the Black and Yellows looked assured, while a bit of luck was also needed in the 3-2 win at Hoffenheim.

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BVB had already shown in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup that they can at least put the Munich side under pressure in spells, even if the title ultimately went to Bayern. Whether Dortmund can actually challenge the record champions over the course of an entire season remains to be seen after just three matchdays.

Ricken does know, however, what Bayern expect of themselves: “We all know the table, and they are currently not where they believe they belong. If that feeling is there, I’d be pleased.” For a genuine title race, BVB would have to maintain their consistency over many months. Their perfect start to the season at least provides a promising foundation for that.

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