Bundesliga - Dortmund pale again in the Bundesliga: Rumors about Terzic
After their powerful performance against Kylian Mbappé & Co. in the Champions League, Borussia Dortmund returned to largely sobering form in the Bundesliga. Coach Edin Terzic 's team were held to a 1:1 (1:1) draw at FC Augsburg on Saturday and failed to escape from their crisis mode despite creating some great chances in the thrilling final minutes. After just one win from seven games in the German elite class, Dortmund can tick off their championship aspirations with a current ten-point deficit to league leaders Bayer Leverkusen.
Augsburg, who have been more determined for a long time, at least managed to earn a courageous point 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. Dortmund will face FSV Mainz 05 on Tuesday, where they will be confronted with the championship they lost on the last matchday of last season.
After a rustic running duel with Nico Schlotterbeck, captain Ermedin Demirovic gave Augsburg the lead 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 (formerly Twitter) 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 kicked off 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 the rumors about his future, Edin Terzic remained focused on his responsibilities as Borussia Dortmund's coach.
- The rumor mill was buzzing with speculation about Erik ten Hag potentially replacing Terzic at Dortmund, fueled by Jan Aage Fjörtoft's comments.
- The discussion about Terzic's future came at an awkward time for Dortmund, as they were struggling in the Bundesliga and facing criticism for their performances.
- VfB Stuttgart, located in Bavaria, will be Augsburg's next opponent in the Bundesliga, adding another layer of intrigue to the rumors surrounding Terzic and Dortmund.
- Nico Schlotterbeck, a key player for both Dortmund and Germany, was involved in a tense match against Augsburg's Ermedin Demirovic, adding to the drama of the game.
- Rumors about Terzic's future continued to circulate even as Bayer Leverkusen extended their lead at the top of the Bundesliga table.
- Donyell Malen's equalizer for Dortmund in the away match against Augsburg was not enough to secure a win, keeping Dortmund in their crisis mode.
- The rumors about Terzic's future threatened to overshadow Dortmund's preparations for their upcoming match against 1. fsv mainz 05 in Dortmund.
- Borussia Dortmund's performances in the Bundesliga and the Champions League were a stark contrast, with the team struggling at home and performing well abroad.
- Jess Thorup, the Augsburg coach, will be hoping that his team can continue their good form when they face VfB Stuttgart to keep their place in the Bundesliga standings.
- The soccer world in Germany and beyond will be watching closely to see how Dortmund and Terzic handle the rumors and challenges facing the team in the remainder of the season.
Source: www.stern.de
