5 reasons why Borussia Dortmund will not win the Bundesliga anytime soon
If there’s one club that everyone in football seems to love, it’s Borussia Dortmund. Whether it be the exemplary behaviour of their fans, the manner in which the team upholds itself and also how it plays the game.
Unless you’re a fan of Bayern Munich that the likelihood is you’ll have a soft spot for a club whose motto is ‘Echte Liebe’ or ‘true love.’
The antics of previous manager, Jurgen Klopp, may have brought the club a bigger focus and consequently wider acclaim, and as one of Germany’s bigger clubs, they have been able to attract some big names.
And yet, despite everything seeming to be in their favour, they’ve never really managed to rule the roost either domestically or in Europe.
Sad as it is to consider, it’s unlikely that the status quo will change anytime soon. Here’s why...
#5 Thomas Tuchel at war with the board
When Jurgen Klopp decided to depart to Liverpool, there was genuine concern that there wouldn’t be anyone to fill his jovial, fun loving boots.
Thomas Tuchel dispelled any fears within the space of one record-breaking debut season, but since then there have been nothing but problems between the manager and his board.
Tuchel decided not to pursue a transfer for Oliver Torres, against the advice of his chief scout, Sven Mislintat. Two prominent members of the board, Michael Zorc (sporting director) and Hans-Joachim Watzke (chief executive), then sided with Mislintat, creating the first murmurs of discontent.
The triple departures of Ilkay Gundogan, Mats Hummels and Henrikh Mkhitaryan also upset the equilibrium. Tuchel also only found out about Alexander Isak’s signing after it had been completed.
There has been bubbling under the surface for a while, but it’s come to the fore again with Watzke's alleged move to ensure Dortmund played their Champions League game the day after their team bus was targeted in a bomb attack – a move Tuchel expressly disagreed with.
Therefore, it’s highly unlikely that he will still be at the club next season, and there’ll be no shortage of takers.