Turmoil in Borussia Dortmund's Quest for Trophies
Borussia Dortmund's recent performance in German football has been disheartening. The team has faced continuous defeats, drawing widespread criticism in terms of tactics and personnel switches. Despite taking the lead in early games, they've struggled to maintain momentum and have been unrewarding with uninspiring play, especially against FC Augsburg and VfL Wolfsburg.
Their performance is also impacted by the lack of on-pitch leadership, as shown by goalkeeper Gregor Kobel and club captain Emre Can. Even though their upcoming match would be at home, in front of their famous fans, the "Yellow Wall", they are up against a very capable RB Leipzig side, coached by Marco Rose, the same coach who was in charge of Schwarzgelben in the previous season.
Although Dortmund have been excellent at home, they haven’t performed well on the road this season. And with Leipzig's impeccable defensive record and attacking prowess, it certainly seems that Borussia Dortmund are facing a challenging period ahead. Their struggle is further compounded by the loss of a route to a trophy and the unlikely possibility of winning the Meisterschale or the Henkelpott. This puts additional pressure on Dortmund to regain their momentum if they hope to snatch major honors this season.