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Dortmund (dpa) - Michael Zorc looked just as serious as politicians at the New Year's address.

Out of frustration with the poor performance of the team in recent weeks, the sports director of Borussia Dortmund found clear words on the first day of the year in an interview with the club's own TV.

“We have to try to bring a new spirit to the square.

We're all not satisfied with fifth place here.

We are lagging behind our claims, ”he said, hoping for a win in the game on Sunday (3:30 p.m. / Sky) against VfL Wolfsburg, two points better.

Zorc's appearance makes sense.

After all, BVB, which was considered a title contender before the season, runs the risk of the Champions League, an important source of income especially in the Corona crisis, drying up.

In addition, there are tough games against the top teams from Wolfsburg, Leipzig, Leverkusen and Gladbach in January alone.

“This is a very important month, these are trend-setting games,” commented the sports director and added: “Wolfsburg is not fourth for nothing.

We'd like to change that immediately on Sunday. "

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The fact that the game takes place in Dortmund seems to be a disadvantage at the moment.

Hardly any other team suffers from the dreary ghost game atmosphere.

The biggest Bundesliga stadium, once feared by the opponents, has become a self-service shop.

Six of the eight games played without spectators across the season were lost.

Borussia did not score a point from the last three home duels with FC Bayern (2: 3), 1. FC Köln (1: 2) and VfB Stuttgart (1: 5).

In contrast, BVB had only lost once in 32 games in the presence of fans under the direction of the now released coach Lucien Favre.

A success over Wolfsburg could help to dispel the uncertainty.

For the first time since taking office on December 13, Favre's successor Edin Terzic had more time to prepare his team for a game.

For five days, in camera, the deficits were dealt with.

“We know we have to make amends,” said the 38-year-old coach, “now it's about taking care of the table and winning significantly more games.

It starts on Sunday. "

The comeback of Erling Haaland is fueling confidence.

The Norwegian striker, who tore a hamstring in early December, could end the lull in attack.

Without the 20-year-old Norwegian, who has scored ten times in his eight Bundesliga games so far, BVB found it difficult on the offensive.

Zorc hopes for a turnaround at the right time: "The Champions League qualification is always our goal, and we have to achieve that at the end of the season."

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