Media: Mood at BVB on a knife edge, nerves increasingly frayed | OneFootball

Many sources of unrest have emerged at BVB in recent weeks, fueled primarily—but not exclusively—by the lack of sporting success. Only three wins have been achieved in the last nine competitive matches. The Tagesspiegel even notes a noticeably increased nervousness at Borussia Dortmund, which stems from the following points.

Although Borussia Dortmund is currently in 3rd place in the Bundesliga table, their record of 8-5-1 includes only a single defeat, which occurred at FC Bayern Munich and is therefore quite bearable. At the same time, this record highlights a sticking point that is once again preventing BVB from playing at the very top this season. No other club among the 17 remaining teams has drawn as often as BVB.

Niko Kovac did publicly admit that they are not satisfied with this and would have liked one or two more victories. Nevertheless, dissatisfaction is also present within the squad.

After the 2-0 win over TSG Hoffenheim, Julian Brandt was critical of his Borussia’s style of play and, by extension, of Niko Kovac’s chosen tactical approach. And following the disappointing 2-2 draw against FK Bodø/Glimt, Nico Schlotterbeck publicly criticized all five Dortmund players who were substituted in against the Norwegians.

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Sammer Also Among Critics of the Current Sporting Performance

These clear words were rather welcomed by external advisor Matthias Sammer, who also spoke out. At Borussia Dortmund, there is “too much need for harmony,” which leads to a lack of the necessary bite.

Before today’s “crucial” home match against Borussia Mönchengladbach, there is therefore a “noticeably greater” nervousness at the club, which, with a better points tally after 14 matchdays than in any of the previous four seasons, could actually be on the right track. However, if this is not continued today with a win, not only coach Niko Kovac could face “stormy weather.”

That the current sporting leadership at BVB is viewed quite critically internally had already been reported here. The club bosses immediately denied these reports, even emphasizing the unity within the club. However, these statements did not seem particularly convincing in light of the unmistakable unrest at BVB.

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