Nuri Sahin has referred to as for calm after Borussia Dortmund’s sluggish begin to the season, urging supporters to not forged doubt on the trail the membership are on.
Dortmund sit seventh within the Bundesliga standings after claiming 10 factors from their opening six video games, although they entered the worldwide break on the again of a defeat.
Kevin Vogt and Yorbe Vertessen’s objectives helped Union Berlin to a 2-1 win, marking Dortmund’s second consecutive away loss, taking just one level on their travels thus far.
Sahin, who was appointed Dortmund’s boss in June, has insisted his group’s away kind is a precedence, although his full focus stays on this Friday’s dwelling conflict with St. Pauli.
“It’s not that I need to run away from away video games or something, however it’s only a proven fact that we’ve solely picked up one level from the three away video games within the league…,” Sahin stated.
“If you happen to’re sixteenth within the away desk, you’re not going to realize your objectives. You must construct on that.
“We are able to very fortunately try this earlier than the sport towards Augsburg… Then we will speak about it. However now my full focus is on the house sport towards St Pauli.
“To forged doubt on our path after six matchdays could be deadly.
“That’s not what we’re doing. We’re going to go our personal means. After all, it’s important to make changes with each sport you play.”
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Sahin additionally took the time to congratulate former coach Thomas Tuchel, who on Wednesday was confirmed as England’s new boss.
Tuchel managed Dortmund for 2 seasons between 2015-2017, main them to the DFB Pokal in his second time period on the helm.
The German received 67 of his 107 video games in cost (D23 L17), ending with a win share of 62.6%, a complete he solely bettered throughout his time at Paris Saint-Germain (74.8%).
Sahin labored with Tuchel for 2 seasons, and wished his former supervisor effectively in his new journey.
“I can solely congratulate the FA on getting an excellent coach. I dare not say, whether or not it’ll work out or not,” Sahin stated.
“I’ve nice admiration for Thomas Tuchel. I do know that he may give this group lots… congratulations to an excellent head coach.”
