Borussia Dortmund sacks coach Nuri Sahin after fourth consecutive defeat

Borussia Dortmund has dismissed coach Nuri Sahin following a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Bologna in the Champions League, marking the team's fourth consecutive loss across all competitions. The club's management cited a lack of faith in achieving their sporting goals under Sahin, who had only one win from the last nine games. After his appointment in June 2024, Sahin struggled to replicate the success of his predecessor, Edin Terzic, leading Dortmund to 10th place in the Bundesliga and jeopardizing their chances for next season's Champions League. Sporting director Lars Ricken expressed the personal pain of the decision but emphasized its necessity after an emergency meeting post-defeat. Sahin's short tenure was marked by a significant downturn in team performance, prompting criticism from former players and analysts. The club has not yet announced a successor for the upcoming match against Werder Bremen.