‘Youth football’: TV pundit surprises with harsh criticism of BVB | OneFootball

After the spectacular 3:3 draw between Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund, the mood doesn't turn positive everywhere. TV expert Dietmar Hamann harshly criticizes BVB and speaks of significant deficiencies.

The 3:3 between Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund was, for many, an exhilarating start to the new Bundesliga year. Six goals, pace, emotions – but while fans and officials spoke of an advertisement for the league, TV expert Dietmar Hamann struck a completely different tone. For him, the supposed football fest was more of a warning signal.

On Sky on Saturday, Hamann made it clear that he was less impressed by the offensive actions and more shocked by the defensive weaknesses of both teams. “People talk about spectacle and what a great game it was. I have to say, I was disappointed,” said the former national player, focusing particularly on the defensive behavior.

The trigger for his sharp words was especially the scene leading to Frankfurt's 3:2 in injury time. After an unfortunate defensive action, the ball landed at the feet of Mo Dahoud, who scored coldly. Hamann's verdict was devastating: “This is youth football. This is not good enough.” He became even more explicit regarding the situation's development: “In youth football, you would say: You can find another sport.”

Hamann criticizes BVB's game understanding

But it wasn't just this one scene that bothered the 52-year-old. For Hamann, the game reveals fundamental problems, especially with BVB. Dortmund took the lead twice, only to be equalized promptly each time. “Dortmund also has clear deficiencies,” the expert noted, criticizing a lack of game understanding and a missing sense for crucial moments.

His conclusion was accordingly sober: “From reading the game, knowing what is required next, far too little.” While Hamann considered the 3:3 symptomatic of defensive negligence, others viewed the match much more positively. Dortmund's sports director Lars Ricken, for example, spoke of “advertisement for the league” and was delighted with the emotional start after the winter break.

Thus, after the turbulent evening in Frankfurt, a divided picture remains: For some, a football thriller with entertainment value, for Dietmar Hamann, however, a game that gives less cause for euphoria and more for concern.

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