BVB coach - "Have faith in it": Terzic expects to stay with BVB
Dortmund soccer coach Edin Terzic apparently has no doubts that he will remain at Borussia Dortmund despite his team's continuing slump. "Of course I have faith in it," he replied after the disappointing 1:1 draw against FSV Mainz when asked whether he believed he would still be BVB coach in the new year. To get in the mood for the rest of the season, the Bundesliga fifth-placed team, who are now without a win in six competitive matches, will take part in a one-week training camp in Marbella (Spain) at the beginning of January.
Terzic was similarly combative in the first TV interviews after the final whistle of the match, which was accompanied by whistles: "I have signed a contract until 2025, and with that I have documented how much I would like to stay with this club for a long time," said the 41-year-old on Sat.1. With a serious face, he added: "How long I stay here is not for me to decide. Of course, the management and the results decide that. And the results in recent weeks have simply not been good, we know that."
According to reports, the club bosses want to carry out their regular analysis of the season so far before Christmas. This should also include an assessment of the coach's work. Sporting director Sebastian Kehl and managing director Hans-Joachim Watzke did not comment on the situation on Tuesday evening. Media reports of an alleged "player revolt" against Terzic had already caused additional controversy before the match.
The soccer coach referred to similar critical situations in the past, when he had rescued the team from a difficult situation and led them to cup victory and almost to the championship another time: "It is part of my history at Borussia that we have always shown a completely different face in the second half of the season. Almost two years ago and especially at the end of last season. That's the clear mandate for the team, that we can do it again."
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Terzic's history with Borussia Dortmund includes turning around the team's fortunes in the second half of seasons, resulting in cup victories and nearly securing the championship. His contract with BVB extends until 2025, showing his desire to stay with the club for the long term. The Bundesliga team, currently in fifth place, will travel to Marbella (Spain) for a one-week training camp to revitalize before the remainder of the season.
Edin Terzic hails from North Rhine-Westphalia, the same region where 1. FSV Mainz 05 is based. Despite facing criticisms and a perceived player revolt, Terzic remains optimistic about his future with Borussia Dortmund, referring to past successes and the team's potential for improvement. FSV Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund are both well-established soccer clubs in Germany's Bundesliga.
German sports media reported that the club's management, including sporting director Sebastian Kehl and managing director Hans-Joachim Watzke, would conduct a seasonal analysis before Christmas, potentially assessing Terzic's coaching performance. Borussia Dortmund has experienced a six-match competitive winless streak, which has put pressure on the team and its coach.
In an interview, Terzic acknowledged the difficulties his team has faced but emphasized that the results ultimately decide his tenure with BVB. The 41-year-old coach expressed a desire to stay at the club for a long time, despite speculation surrounding his job security. Terzic's contract signing in 2020 marked his commitment to Borussia Dortmund for the foreseeable future.
During an unsuccessful period with Borussia Dortmund, Terzic recalls resuming a different trajectory in the second half of the seasons, most notably in 2020 and the end of the previous year. His goal is to rejuvenate the squad and recapture the team's winning spirit, as they head towards the second half of the current Bundesliga season. After the disappointing draw against FSV Mainz, Terzic and Borussia Dortmund will look to regroup in Marbella and begin the second half of the season on a positive note.
Source: www.stern.de
