“Physically and mentally in a non-constitution”
Matthias Sammer clearly dissects BVB players on TV
Updated on January 21, 2025 – 11:30 p.mReading time: 2 minutes
Borussia Dortmund also lost in the Champions League and the crisis is getting worse. Advisor Matthias Sammer reacted with clear words.
Fourth game, fourth defeat: Borussia Dortmund also suffered defeat in the Champions League. BVB lost 2-1 to FC Bologna, who had not yet won. Dortmund led 1-0 for a long time, but then conceded two goals within a minute and a half (read more about this here).
BVB consultant Matthias Sammer reacted to Prime Video with clear words. “If we approach it analytically, this team is not in good shape physically and mentally,” said the 1996 European champion. “When you see it today, you think: The foundation is not there. But unfortunately the team cannot defend , but she can’t attack either because: 17th minute last shot on goal.” His final verdict: “One team is coming along so slowly (Bologna, editor’s note), the other seems to be leaving (BVB).”
Clear words from Sammer, who was recently seen as a critic of coach Nuri Şahin. The “Süddeutsche Zeitung” reported that the BVB advisor had spoken out in favor of separating from the 36-year-old coach.
The management consultant did not want to make such a clear statement publicly, but he described the further process. Lars Ricken and Hans-Joachim Watzke would now discuss things, including the wobbling coach. “Things are going very smoothly in Dortmund. They’re currently discussing things. I can’t tell you, I’m here, what the outcome will be.”
The fact is: Borussia Dortmund is only in tenth place in the Bundesliga and has also slipped out of the top eight places in the Champions League. BVB was only able to win one of the last nine games. All four games in the new year were lost.