Shadow coach: Erik ten Hag assists Nuri Şahin at Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund is currently struggling with consistency, sitting in eighth place in the league standings. Head coach Nuri Şahin is receiving support from a surprising source: former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.

Details: According to Florian Plettenberg, Erik ten Hag is acting as a shadow coach for Borussia Dortmund. Despite the team's underwhelming position in the table, Şahin retains the trust of the club’s management.

Ten Hag was spotted in the stands during Dortmund’s most recent match, and reportedly maintains a strong relationship with Borussia Dortmund advisor Matthias Sammer.

Additionally, Aston Villa has reportedly made significant progress in their pursuit of Dortmund forward Donyell Malen during the winter transfer window. The deal appears close to completion, with the Premier League club agreeing to sign the Dutch attacker.

Reminder: Arsenal left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko has faced challenges securing regular playing time this season. Borussia Dortmund is reportedly exploring the possibility of signing the Ukrainian, presenting an intriguing option for Zinchenko’s career continuation.