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Dietmar Hamann was in a rage in the Sky studio, as he had done a few weeks ago with the Schalke 04 topic.

But this time it was the arch-rival of the Royal Blues who got him going.

The TV expert described the behavior of the Erling Haaland consultants as "disrespectful" and "cheek".

Once on the move, he also criticized the BVB management: “The most important game this season - and they are not able to address this behavior because you are afraid of upsetting the player.

Dortmund should think about why the players are always dancing on their noses.

I lack leadership there. "

The most important game of the season - it had previously been lost 2-1.

The fourth in the table, Eintracht Frankfurt, had won the duel, which was aptly titled the “Final for Europe”, and increased their lead over BVB to seven points with seven game days to go.

The perspective is disappearing: Manuel Akanji and Emre Can (right) lost the "final" against Frankfurt

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In the first anger, Mats Hummels therefore felt little desire for common slogans to persevere.

Similar to his teammates, the Dortmund defense chief looked stunned after the final whistle.

Can is "not in the mood for the Europa League"

In view of the growing certainty that for the first time since 2015 BVB should not belong to the circle of the continental football elite in the premier class, the former world champion sounded like surrender: “Not reaching the Champions League would be a sporting and financial catastrophe.

We are now close and unfortunately we have dug a big hole. "

The late knock-out after the goal of Eintracht striker André Silva (87th) took the Dortmunders almost all hopes for a conciliatory season finale.

National player Emre Can made no secret of his frustration either: “I don't feel like playing in the Europa League.

I want to play the Champions League. "

No trend reversal: Mats Hummels scored 1-1 before the break, but the game was still lost

Source: AP / Lars Baron

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Hummels himself had brought his team back before the break after Nico Schulz's own goal (11th) (45th).

But especially in the second half, even the best counter-chances remained unused due to erratic play.

"Of course we're not giving up, but we are now far behind," commented sports director Michael Zorc.

A defeat that could have far-reaching consequences.

Dortmund, it seems, will have to bake smaller rolls.

The Leipzigers have already pulled the label of the first Bayern pursuer this season.

And without participating in the Champions League again, the squad planning for the coming season is likely to be much more modest: “Of course, that has financial consequences, and you may not be able to buy what you want and have to sell one that you want wants to hold ", speculated Hummels with pleasant frankness.

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Speculations about the sale of stars like Jadon Sancho and Erling Haaland this summer are now likely to intensify.

Recent media reports from Spain about a meeting between Haaland's father Alf-Inge and advisor Mino Raiola with Barça President Joan Laporta have already caused a stir in the past few days.

Pulling the strings for Erling Haaland: the famous and notorious Italian players' agent Mino Raiola

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The duo then went to Real Madrid and England.

It seems difficult to imagine that the 2021/22 Champions League will take place without the world's greatest storm talent.

Even if BVB wants to insist on a valid contract.

In the paper, which is limited to 2023, an exit clause is not dated until the summer of next year.

Transfer fees in the three-digit million range for Haaland and Sancho could compensate for the loss of income, but would significantly reduce the athletic clout.

Especially since BVB now has to tremble seriously about the Europa League.

The tied Leverkusen are already sitting in the neck of BVB.

The trophy could mean the last chance to get into international business.

Or a surprising triumph in the Champions League.

There, however, threatens to end in ten days.

The opponent in the quarter-finals on Tuesday (9 p.m.) and April 14 is Manchester City.

Frustration instead of lust: Marco Reus chose to take a look inside when he was replaced

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Bad prospects for Borussia Dortmund, which depress the mood, as Marco Reus documented when he was substituted on Saturday.

It is becoming apparent that the new coach Marco Rose will take up his position in the midst of a radical change.

What now, BVB?

What to do, BVB?