After the Champions League defeat against Bologna, BVB coach Sahin is facing elimination

Nuri Sahin is realistic about his situation as Borussia Dortmund’s coach. “It’s clear: you have to win games and we lost the game again. There are now four games in a row that we have lost,” said the 36-year-old after the 2-1 defeat in the Champions League at FC Bologna. “And yes, let’s see,” he added meaningfully.

Sahin, managing director Lars Ricken and sports director Sebastian Kehl announced talks today about how things should proceed. Anything other than a separation from Sahin would be a huge surprise.

“If a change of coach solves all the problems, solves all the side battles, then it’s not a problem at all,” said Sahin. “That’s why I’m the coach. I am responsible for the performance we deliver. In the end we have to deliver.” BVB failed to do that again. “At the moment it’s not about me, but about this club Borussia Dortmund, which is currently going through a difficult time.”said Sahin.

It probably won’t help that the team still seems to be behind him. The goal celebration after the interim 1-0 by Serhou Guirassy, ​​who ran to Sahin, gave a strong impression. “Believe me: I wouldn’t stay for a second if I knew that the team wasn’t behind me or with me.”said Sahin.

Kehl also explained: “I didn’t have the feeling that the team was playing against the coach – not even in the last few games.” The former BVB professional added: “Nevertheless, we are in tenth place in the Bundesliga and we have also slipped a bit in the Champions League.” After half of the games on the penultimate matchday in the league phase of the premier class, Dortmund are in 13th place.