Bundesliga - "Definitely not enough" Dortmund back in Bundesliga doldrums
After their powerful performance against Kylian Mbappé & Co. in the Champions League, Borussia Dortmund once again showed their dismal Bundesliga face. Coach Edin Terzic 's team were held to a sobering 1:1 (1:1) draw at FC Augsburg on Saturday and failed to escape from their crisis mode despite great chances in the thrilling final minutes.
"The result is definitely not enough," admitted the Dortmund coach after just one win from seven games in the German elite class. "Once again, it's not easy to explain." However, he still does not want to look for "excuses". "It doesn't help to moan." And yet that would be exactly the right mood to be in given the current ten-point deficit to league leaders Bayer Leverkusen, which means that the aspirational goal of the championship can basically be ticked off.
Augsburg, who have been more determined for a long time, at least earned a courageous point at Werder a week after their first defeat under coach Jess Thorup. At the end of the season, they have to face the strong VfB Stuttgart on Wednesday. "It was important for me that we showed a reaction to the game in Bremen," said the Dane, praising his team.
Dortmund will face FSV Mainz 05 on Tuesday with the championship they lost on the final matchday of last season. "It all seems very difficult, very forced," said midfielder Julian Brandt. "It's hard granite that we're biting on at the moment."
After a rustic running duel with Nico Schlotterbeck, captain Ermedin Demirovic put Augsburg ahead in the 23rd minute. His eighth goal of the season in front of 30,660 spectators in the sold-out WWK Arena also withstood the scrutiny of the video referee.
Long-runner Donyell Malen (35') equalized after a one-two with Niclas Füllkrug, but missed the tangible decision several times (64', 86', 88'). Augsburg goalkeeper Finn Dahmen (88) made a quick reaction save to turn Füllkrug's side-footed shot onto the post shortly before the end.
The frosty atmosphere at BVB also fueled rumors about Terzic's future. TV pundit Jan Aage Fjörtoft, for example, circulated speculation on the X platform around Dortmund's passionate Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain (1:1) that Erik ten Hag, who has been heavily criticized at Manchester United, could become the new coach at Dortmund.
Terzic wanted to know how he could ignore this when asked about it on Sky TV before kick-off. "That's something I can't stop. I can't influence what questions you ask, but I can influence how I deal with them. I'm someone who likes to lead the way. I like to take responsibility and I also like to fight," explained Terzic. What is important to him is what the team and colleagues around him think of him. "And they give me a good feeling," assured Terzic.
After the start of the match was marked by fan protests against the German Football League's investor deal, the Dortmund coach's mood in Augsburg clouded over for the time being. Demirovic robustly beat Schlotterbeck and coolly slotted home to give the home side the lead. An opening pass from Marco Reus to Malen, who bounced the ball to striker Füllkrug, led to the Dutchman equalizing shortly afterwards.
Augsburg striker Phillip Tietz started the second half with three dangerous moves. Although Dortmund had chosen their visit to Swabia to set the tone for the Bundesliga, there was little sign of any real fervor. In the closing stages, chances at both ends caused another murmur in the stands.
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- Despite their strong performance in the Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund struggled again in the Bundesliga, drawing 1:1 against Bavarian team FSV Mainz 05.
- Edin Terzic's Borussia Dortmund are currently in a crisis mode, with only one win from their last seven games in the German elite class, putting them 10 points behind league leaders Bayer Leverkusen.
- FC Augsburg, who were more determined, managed to earn a point against Borussia Dortmund, thanks to captain Ermedin Demirovic's goal in the 23rd minute.
- Long-runner Donyell Malen equalized for Dortmund in the 35th minute, but missed several chances to secure a win, including a shot that hit the post in the final minutes.
- Borussia Dortmund will have their work cut out for them when they face Nico Schlotterbeck and his team at 1. FSV Mainz 05 on Tuesday, with just one title victory in their sights.
- Jess Thorup's Augsburg will face the strong VfB Stuttgart on Wednesday, aiming to build on their positive result against Dortmund and improve their standing in the Bundesliga table.
- Despite the challenging situation, Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Brandt remains optimistic, highlighting the team's determination and resilience in the face of adversity.
- In the ongoing Bundesliga season, Bayer Leverkusen, Bayer 04 Leverkusen's rivals, have maintained a consistent performance, with Edin Terzic's team focusing on closing the gap.
- Germany's Bundesliga table shows Borussia Dortmund in 9th place, with Augsburg and FSV Mainz 05 also competing fiercely for positions in the top half of the table.
- The Champions League rumors surrounding Borussia Dortmund's potential new coach Erik ten Hag, who has faced criticism at Manchester United, have added an extra layer of uncertainty to Terzic's future at the club.
Source: www.stern.de
