“Stabbed in the back”: Schlotterbeck divides the BVB dressing room | OneFootball

After the disappointing 2-2 draw against Bodö/Glimt, Nico Schlotterbeck has openly criticized his teammates with clear words. His statements are now apparently causing discontent in the BVB dressing room.

Nico Schlotterbeck’s blunt remarks following Borussia Dortmund’s disappointing 2-2 draw against FK Bodö/Glimt have apparently sparked significant discussion internally. The central defender addressed the shortcomings openly and publicly. Not everyone took it well. Some teammates are said to have felt offended by the harshness of his criticism.

After the Champions League match, the 26-year-old vented his frustration and accused the team of lacking a “winner’s mentality.” He was especially critical of the substitutes. “If you come on in the 60th minute, I expect 30 minutes of full throttle,” said Schlotterbeck – and added: “The players who come on lose every ball.”

According to Sky, these statements did not go down well in the dressing room. Even a day later, they were still a central topic. Behind closed doors, it was said that Schlotterbeck had “stabbed his teammates in the back” with his public criticism. The accusation: such issues should be addressed internally and not in front of running cameras.

Kehl and Kovac defend BVB star Schlotterbeck

Reactions to Schlotterbeck’s appearance have been mixed. Sporting director Sebastian Kehl basically defended the right to criticize: “Every player has the right to strike a critical tone after the game.” Coach Niko Kovac also showed understanding and referred to Schlotterbeck’s role in the team: “As a leading player, he certainly has the right to address certain things.”

Schlotterbeck also received support from Lothar Matthäus. The 1990 World Cup winner emphasized to sport.de that the Dortmund player had “the right” to address such issues publicly. In the Champions League, BVB had “dropped two points because they didn’t consistently see the game through to the end.”

The situation is also explosive in light of Schlotterbeck’s unresolved future. According to Sky, the central defender is still hesitating to extend his contract. His camp says he is critically observing the club’s sporting development and sees title chances as a decisive factor.

One thing is clear: Schlotterbeck’s criticism hits a sore spot. But the manner of his statements is currently causing at least as much discussion as BVB’s sporting performance.

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