Schlotterbeck’s words spark row in Dortmund dressing room | OneFootball

After clear criticism from Nico Schlotterbeck, an internal conflict has arisen at Borussia Dortmund. A locker room discussion between two leading players shows just how tense the situation currently is at BVB.

There is a tense atmosphere at Borussia Dortmund just before the winter break—both on and off the pitch. Following a series of disappointing performances in the Bundesliga and the Champions League, according to information from Bild, a locker room conflict has now come to light, revealing how nervous things are at BVB right now.

The trigger was once again Nico Schlotterbeck. After the 2-2 draw in the Champions League against Bodø/Glimt, the central defender made unusually blunt comments about his team’s performance. The national player especially targeted the substitutes. “If you come on in the 60th minute, I expect 30 minutes of full throttle. The players who come on lose every ball,” Schlotterbeck said publicly at the time.

This criticism apparently did not go without consequences. According to Bild, Schlotterbeck repeated his fundamental accusations internally after the subsequent 1-1 draw at SC Freiburg—though without naming specific names. This, in particular, caused discontent within the locker room. Striker Serhou Guirassy especially felt targeted by the general criticism.

Locker Room Dispute Between BVB Stars Schlotterbeck and Guirassy

The striker is said to have confronted Schlotterbeck directly. His standpoint: problems need to be addressed more clearly. In essence, Guirassy demanded that players be addressed openly, instead of issuing general criticism—regardless of whether this happens publicly or internally. The two professionals ended up in a heated discussion in the locker room.

Notably, Guirassy himself is going through a difficult sporting phase. In the last ten Bundesliga matches, he managed only one goal, and he again failed to make a decisive impact in the recent game against Freiburg. Even against Bodø/Glimt, the striker initially sat on the bench and was unable to make his mark on the game after being substituted in.

This internal dispute comes at a bad time. After being knocked out of the DFB-Pokal and missing their chance in the Champions League, BVB’s season threatens to spiral further out of control. Outwardly, the club presents a united front, but behind the scenes, tensions are clearly mounting.

This makes the significance of the last competitive match of the year all the greater. On Friday (8:30 p.m.), Borussia Dortmund will host Borussia Mönchengladbach. A convincing performance could help calm the heated atmosphere—both on and off the pitch. If success fails to materialize, unrest at BVB is likely to increase even further.

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