Şahin faces must-win match to retain Borussia Dortmund role

Borussia Dortmund’s dire form, with three consecutive Bundesliga losses, has placed head coach Nuri Şahin on the brink of dismissal.

Details: According to Sky Sports Germany, Dortmund's management is leaning toward sacking Şahin if the team fails to win their Champions League match against Bologna on Tuesday.

This was indirectly confirmed by club executive Lars Ricken, who, after the 0-2 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt, stated that the team "needs victories."

It is reported that Dortmund’s hierarchy is already considering potential replacements for Şahin, with Erik ten Hag emerging as the top candidate. Other options, such as Sandro Wagner and Roger Schmidt, are currently unavailable.

Additionally, German media suggest that if Şahin is dismissed, his successor could be one of his current staff members, with Łukasz Piszczek being a strong contender.

Reminder: This contrasts with the public statement from Dortmund’s sporting director Sebastian Kehl, who, after the same loss to Eintracht, expressed confidence in Şahin and his coaching staff.