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Just not another lesson.
After the last six depressing Bundesliga games in Munich with zero points and 3:26 goals, Borussia Dortmund longs for an end to the black series.
Not only the last four competitive game victories in a row, but also the previous close season duels with FC Bayern in the Supercup (2: 3) and in the championship (2: 3) are encouraging.
“This is the most successful team that existed worldwide last year.
But we showed in both games that we got closer, ”said coach Edin Terzic before the duel on Saturday evening (6.30 p.m., in the sports ticker of the WELT).
However, the table status contradicts this assessment.
Unlike last time, the industry leaders will not meet at the top level this time because BVB currently has to be content with fifth place.
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Nevertheless, in the opinion of BVB sports director Michael Zorc, it remains a test of strength with the greatest charisma: “I always have the feeling that it always clicks at FC Bayern.
It's a slightly different constellation than in previous years, but both teams need every point in order to achieve their goals.
Therefore there is enough tension in the match. "
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However, BVB has to do without some important players.
Jadon Sancho did not get fit in time after his injury from the Gladbach game on Tuesday (1-0).
Due to muscular problems, Dortmund's striker Erling Haaland's congenial strike partner was unable to train all week, so he has to watch the game from the couch at home.
Jadon Sancho has twelve goals in 31 competitive games for BVB this season (16 assists)
Source: dpa / Martin Meissner
Particularly bitter: Sancho is back at the top level with only three assists after his poor run.
Since the beginning of the year he had noticeably returned to his old form, scored eight goals and seven assists, and has been a success factor for the team for weeks.
"His mentality low after the failed summer transfer to Manchester United is blown away", analyzed the "Bild".
No wonder that the BVB physiotherapists did everything they could to get the offensive strategist fit again.
Albeit without success.
Defensive player Raphaël Guerreiro and midfielder Giovanni Reyna will also stay in Dortmund.
Both are unavailable due to muscular problems.
"Clouds are getting darker instead of lighter," says the BVB boss
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Borussia Dortmund's managing director Hans-Joachim Watzke is now expecting the clubs to be very reluctant on the transfer market this year too, given the corona crisis.
"Overall, I do not think that crazy things will happen," said the BVB boss at Sky.
He does not expect any immoral offers for Bundesliga stars such as Sancho or Haaland.
"I know the situation in the European leagues very well, and the clouds are getting darker instead of lighter," said Watzke.
As a possible exception, the 61-year-old named a few clubs "which are backed by entire states and which also find ways and means to pump in money".
Due to the loss of income in the Corona crisis, Borussia, which is listed on the stock exchange, recently posted a significant decline.
In the annual report, the Revierklub had assumed a loss of between 70 and 75 million euros for the current season.
It was therefore repeatedly speculated whether BVB would have to let players like Haaland or Sancho go for high fees.
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