Press review BVB v VfB Stuttgart: “Now the usual autumn slump looms” | OneFootball

Despite leading twice, Borussia Dortmund ends up with only a 3:3 draw against VfB Stuttgart. Adeyemi's late goal is countered by Deniz Undav with his third goal. Thus, VfB becomes a bogey team for BVB, as noted by the press in their analyses.

"The self-doubt is back," states the Süddeutsche Zeitung about BVB. Freddie Röckenhaus harbors this suspicion: "The three goals conceded against the technically strong Stuttgart, who lacked punch except for Undav's three goal moments, unpleasantly highlighted a problem: that the much-vaunted new defensive stability under Kovac might not be as solid as thought." Previously, BVB had already dropped points late in the game this season: against St. Pauli, at Juventus, and against HSV. Furthermore: "Overall, Stuttgart appeared more confident, mature, with a clearer, wide-ranging offensive concept and players with great ball security, even under pressing pressure." The 1-0 result football of BVB under Kovac has hardly been enjoyable so far, and now the offensive performance of a team that wants to be number 2 in Germany is no longer sufficient for many.

The FAZ wonders if this draw will have consequences for Dortmund's mood. "Perhaps something is starting to shift at BVB, where the stability of the first third of the season was bought at the expense of offensive power. But this point was certainly deserved, as VfB appeared overall more stable and was clearly superior in several phases." Failing to win despite leading reveals the "old mentality abyss." And: "The danger that this unstable BVB might fall back into the usual autumn crisis is acute."

Photo: IMAGO

BVB – VfB: Undav also counters Adeyemi's 3:2

Initially, BVB seemed paralyzed by the initial silence in the stadium, writes the Tagesspiegel, then they managed a deceptively calming 2-0 lead at halftime. A "stroke of genius" by Deniz Undav brought VfB Stuttgart back into the game, after which the visitors gained momentum. However, Kovac kept Adeyemi on the bench, which provided little relief. When he finally came on and scored, Undav shocked Signal Iduna Park with his third goal. Thus, BVB remains winless in seven consecutive games against the emerging bogey team VfB.

The Kicker saw a "thrilling top match" in Dortmund, although chances were initially scarce. Afterwards, VfB could be glad to be only 0-2 down at halftime. Even when Deniz Undav scored twice artistically, the game was not yet decided. A final phase with a double twist ensued, and finally, Undav completed his hat-trick. A "dramatic match with many spectacular goals" thus came to an end.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.