Painful memories: BVB fears a final fall to the edge of the precipice

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By By Joan

Borussia Dortmund find themselves at a turning point as they head into their Champions League match against FC Bologna. More than just a match, it is about the future of the club and its coach, Nuri Sahin. A defeat in Italy could lead to a chain reaction with dramatic consequences.

A traumatic past for Dortmund

On August 27, 2003, Dortmund experienced one of the darkest moments in its history. That day, the club lost a direct qualification for the Champions League after a disastrous match against Energie Cottbus. Despite a star-studded squad, Borussia failed to qualify and ultimately lost in the play-offs against Club Brugge. This event marked the start of a series of financial and sporting difficulties which almost led the club to bankruptcy.

Following this debacle, a recovery plan was necessary to save the club, which was not recovering from poor management. Qualifying for the Champions League has become a crucial issue, and any future defeat could bring back painful memories for supporters.

Current pressures and challenges for the future

Dortmund’s current situation brings back bitter memories for supporters. Fears of a series of bad decisions and disappointing results could plunge the club into a crisis similar to that of 2003. If the team fails to win at Bologna, it could mean the end for Nuri Sahin and potentially for other leaders, such as sporting director Sebastian Kehl, whose transfer policy is already under fire.

Recent recruitment choices seem far removed from the past judicious recruitments which allowed Borussia to shine with talents like Ousmane Dembélé, Jude Bellingham or Erling Haaland. The absence of these values ​​in the current squad could have alarming consequences in the event of failure in the quest to qualify for next season.

Risks of an unexpected fall

Borussia Dortmund are at a crossroads, and 2023 could prove as decisive as 2003. The atmosphere within the club could deteriorate quickly if results do not improve. The recent announcement of the departure of Aki Watzke, current general manager, suggests a complicated transition period, further accentuating the challenges to be overcome.

If the club fails to turn around quickly, the parallels with other struggling clubs such as Manchester United or Hertha BSC could become evident. The team’s development and club management must be carefully monitored, as another fiasco at Bologna could lead to total collapse.

The match against FC Bologna may not completely determine Dortmund’s future, but should prepare it for future challenges. Viewers are eagerly waiting to see if history will repeat itself or a new direction will be taken for a better future.

Source: www.n-tv.de