⚽ Bundesliga 2024/25 discussion and predictions thread ⚽

[pawel7777]

Hard to disagree with Dortmund's decision to sack Sahin. It's not clear if he's primarily to blame for the poor performance, or should the blame go to players, but the club owners cannot replace the whole team and replacing the manager is the only thing that can be done.
Dortmund is indeed doing pretty bad in the league, the average points per game ratio is only 1.39, that's the worse since 2014-15 season.
They were expected to fight for winning the league, but they're closer to the relegation zone than they are to Bayern.

On top of that, the loan transfer of Marcus Rashford from Man United fell through, as Dortmund could not meet his pay demands.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14316681/Borussia-Dortmund-Marcus-Rashford-Man-United-European.html

[ajiz138]

Hard to disagree with Dortmund's decision to sack Sahin. It's not clear if he's primarily to blame for the poor performance, or should the blame go to players, but the club owners cannot replace the whole team and replacing the manager is the only thing that can be done.
Dortmund is indeed doing pretty bad in the league, the average points per game ratio is only 1.39, that's the worse since 2014-15 season.
They were expected to fight for winning the league, but they're closer to the relegation zone than they are to Bayern.

On top of that, the loan transfer of Marcus Rashford from Man United fell through, as Dortmund could not meet his pay demands.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14316681/Borussia-Dortmund-Marcus-Rashford-Man-United-European.html

The coach will be the first person to be blamed when the team cannot perform well, and now Sahin feels it. Blaming the players? I think that is very rare and even as far as I can remember it has never happened.

Borussia Dortmund took a step, I can't say whether this is the right step or not, because there is no guarantee that the new coach can bring them better.

[Agbe]

Sahin has nothing to say or no one to blame because he has really failed and fallen short of expectations because his team was really bad and has been struggling right from the start of the season and we are almost at the middle of the season so there's no excuse that he has to give because if any player doesn't play according to instructions he would put the player on the bench so Dortmund letting him go is the best option at this present point in time for the sake of the club

[koang]

Borussia Dortmund took a step, I can't say whether this is the right step or not, because there is no guarantee that the new coach can bring them better.

After Nuri Sahin was sacked, Mike Tullberg took over as interim coach when Dortmund faced Werder Bremen on Saturday. Tullberg is the coach of Dortmund's U19 team, this is a new level for him, and I don't know what the players are thinking when they are constantly given coaches who have no experience at that level, but let's wait and see what happens.

[pieppiep]

Borussia Dortmund took a step, I can't say whether this is the right step or not, because there is no guarantee that the new coach can bring them better.

After Nuri Sahin was sacked, Mike Tullberg took over as interim coach when Dortmund faced Werder Bremen on Saturday. Tullberg is the coach of Dortmund's U19 team, this is a new level for him, and I don't know what the players are thinking when they are constantly given coaches who have no experience at that level, but let's wait and see what happens.

It is almost always the case that variety in a team creates new issues and enhancements. If the person we are used to being at a lower rank is assigned a leadership role, it becomes a perfect time for us to step in and allow them to showcase themselves. This is the situation where the getting there to something good ends up in things that may not seem quite so positive, but there is still something positive which can occur. This situation is also characteristic of the world of football, any team requires not only individual thinkers who can create an environment conducive to success. In a long term concept of practice, all the parties involved have the rights to overcome together with sharing their best in any situation.

[ajiz138]

Borussia Dortmund took a step, I can't say whether this is the right step or not, because there is no guarantee that the new coach can bring them better.

After Nuri Sahin was sacked, Mike Tullberg took over as interim coach when Dortmund faced Werder Bremen on Saturday. Tullberg is the coach of Dortmund's U19 team, this is a new level for him, and I don't know what the players are thinking when they are constantly given coaches who have no experience at that level, but let's wait and see what happens.

Well, I actually see an opportunity for their young coach to be able to take over the main team, I don't mean this is an opportunity for him, because if he manages to show something impressive, then management might consider it.

In addition, if it continues, then he can do something like promoting some young players in the previous team. Moreover, I think management will not mind that. However, he must first show his ability.

[Rruchi man]

After Nuri Sahin was sacked, Mike Tullberg took over as interim coach when Dortmund faced Werder Bremen on Saturday. Tullberg is the coach of Dortmund's U19 team, this is a new level for him, and I don't know what the players are thinking when they are constantly given coaches who have no experience at that level, but let's wait and see what happens.

The interim coach will not be for long.

Erik Ten Hag is linked to the job at Dortmund, and although his career at Manchester United may not be considered suitable or adequate for him to land the job, I still think he can be a good fit to the team and help them back from this poor performance. ETH has enough experience to be able to dominate the German league.

[pawel7777]

Some potentially tough games for both Bayern and Leverkusen tomorrow.
Bayern is playing away against Freiburg and are x1.30 favourite, but if we look at the stats, Freiburg has only lost one time at home this season, so it might not be as easy game for Bayern as bookies might think.

Leverkusen is playing Leipzig (away) and Leipzig also lost only one game at home and despite the recent dip in form (3 games without a win in a row), they can still be dangerous.

Meanwhile, Holsten-Kiel just scored an equaliser and are drawing with Wolfsburg 2-2.

[pieppiep]

After Nuri Sahin was sacked, Mike Tullberg took over as interim coach when Dortmund faced Werder Bremen on Saturday. Tullberg is the coach of Dortmund's U19 team, this is a new level for him, and I don't know what the players are thinking when they are constantly given coaches who have no experience at that level, but let's wait and see what happens.

The interim coach will not be for long.

Erik Ten Hag is linked to the job at Dortmund, and although his career at Manchester United may not be considered suitable or adequate for him to land the job, I still think he can be a good fit to the team and help them back from this poor performance. ETH has enough experience to be able to dominate the German league.

I believe that Erik Ten Hag as a potential candidate for the Dortmund position could open another interesting opportunity for us as well. One can notice that he is useful if a team wants to find some optimization to step up in the ranks. In the field of football competition, one can have seen that leadership qualities can make changes in the past. This is an assurance that he can mobilise the team to enhance the results being recorded in the team. We are more confident that with determination of work, proper managerial skills Erik Ten Hag will do everything possible to have Dortmund stand and become one of the reputable teams in the German league. Of course, passion and complete support are definitely components that are needed to embrace this change.

[Agbe]

Some potentially tough games for both Bayern and Leverkusen tomorrow.
Bayern is playing away against Freiburg and are x1.30 favourite, but if we look at the stats, Freiburg has only lost one time at home this season, so it might not be as easy game for Bayern as bookies might think.

Leverkusen is playing Leipzig (away) and Leipzig also lost only one game at home and despite the recent dip in form (3 games without a win in a row), they can still be dangerous.

Meanwhile, Holsten-Kiel just scored an equaliser and are drawing with Wolfsburg 2-2.

These are tough games that both Leverkusen and bayern munich as they are currently leading each of their respective games currently going on now in the German bundesliga with Leverkusen leading 1:2 away  to Leipzig and bayern Munich leads Freiburg 0:1 at way these games are a litmus test for each of them if they are serious about winning the league because at this point in time any of them that drops points will be doing it at the cost of the league title that they intend to win this season but this is still first half so there still time left but they have to maintain this lead that they have now

[koang]

Erik Ten Hag is linked to the job at Dortmund, and although his career at Manchester United may not be considered suitable or adequate for him to land the job, I still think he can be a good fit to the team and help them back from this poor performance. ETH has enough experience to be able to dominate the German league.

Yeah, I heard the rumors... Erik Ten Hag is on Dortmund's list to succeed Nuri Sahin as manager but I think Erik Ten Hag will not be Dortmund's new head coach, The financial package would be too expensive. Dortmund should look elsewhere for a new head coach!
Roger Schmidt and Niko Kovač are better candidates for Dortmund. IMO

[Rruchi man]

Some potentially tough games for both Bayern and Leverkusen tomorrow.

Leverkusen dropped points against Leipzig; Bayern Munich got all three points in their game. Extra advantage for Bayern Munich coming from a disappointing Champions League performance.

I feel Bayern should focus more on winning the Bundesliga this season than the Champions League that looks gone already.

[pieppiep]

Some potentially tough games for both Bayern and Leverkusen tomorrow.

Leverkusen dropped points against Leipzig; Bayern Munich got all three points in their game. Extra advantage for Bayern Munich coming from a disappointing Champions League performance.

I feel Bayern should focus more on winning the Bundesliga this season than the Champions League that looks gone already.

Pretending to be consistent in the Bundesliga is of course a very strategic step for us as a big club. The success in local tournaments is a perfect basis for club’s recognition on the European level and guarantees stable moral for players. Of course the Champions League does offer its own brand of exciting football but as the results in this specific competition have shown football in the final rounds is often up for grabs. On the other hand, winning the Bundesliga makes for the certainty of other tangible accomplishments on the sports team level, and as well sustains the club as a champion. When domestic performance is maintained one is also able to create avenues for which we build a better strength in the future. Everything mentioned above proclaims the necessity of focusing on those actions that may being the greatest effects for the team.

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Some potentially tough games for both Bayern and Leverkusen tomorrow.

Leverkusen dropped points against Leipzig; Bayern Munich got all three points in their game. Extra advantage for Bayern Munich coming from a disappointing Champions League performance.

I feel Bayern should focus more on winning the Bundesliga this season than the Champions League that looks gone already.

I think they prioritize both to be champions. The opportunity is there and they have to make the most of it. In the Champions League they have already ensured that they can qualify for the play-offs at least, so in the last match they can rotate to maintain the physical condition of their players to prepare for the play-offs. Or they have to win to be able to qualify directly.

[armanda90]

I think they prioritize both to be champions. The opportunity is there and they have to make the most of it. In the Champions League they have already ensured that they can qualify for the play-offs at least, so in the last match they can rotate to maintain the physical condition of their players to prepare for the play-offs. Or they have to win to be able to qualify directly.

Regarding with current points, Bayern Munich have been qualify trough playoff round in Champion League but still have opportunity break to the top eight standings position if can win last match and waiting the higher standings teams result. Actually Bayern Munich must prepare in Champion League for playing at playoff round because very difficult have wait several higher standings teams result.
But in domestic league Bayern have 6 points left awhile from Leverkusen after being draw in this week from Leipzig, its good trend for Bayern have many points left and secure the bundesliga trophy as soon possible.