Dortmund sacks Nuri Sahin, Erik ten Hag ruled out

Borussia Dortmund has sacked manager Nuri Sahin following a disappointing run, including a 2-1 Champions League defeat to Bologna that left the team in 10th place in the Bundesliga. Sahin, who took over in the summer, expressed regret over failing to meet the club's ambitions, while sporting director Lars Ricken stated the decision was unavoidable after consecutive defeats. Erik ten Hag, the former Manchester United manager, was initially considered a frontrunner for the position but has reportedly ruled himself out, preferring to wait until the summer for a new role. In his place, Niko Kovac has emerged as a leading candidate, while interim duties will be handled by Mike Tullberg, who previously managed Dortmund's U19 team. The search for a new permanent manager continues amidst speculation regarding other potential candidates, including Roger Schmidt. Dortmund's management is now focused on reversing the club's current poor form as they prepare for their next match against Werder Bremen.