Post-Sahin Departure at BVB: These Coaches Could Take Over Immediately | OneFootball

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Borussia Dortmund needs a new coach. After the 1:2 defeat against Bologna in the Champions League, the club announced today the release of Nuri Sahin. So, what now?

Names like Sebastian Hoeneß or Roger Schmidt are being discussed for the next season, but let's focus on the 'what now' for a moment and check who could be available for immediate help.

Jogi Löw

An option that was brought up a few days ago by Lothar Matthäus. In a 'Sky' interview, the TV expert explained that Löw could be an option in case of a separation from Sahin, 'to bring some calm first and then look for a new coach in the long term'. Matthäus sees a parallel to Franz Beckenbauer's time as interim coach at FC Bayern in the 90s: 'When Franz was there, there was calm. There were still alpha animals behind him, but Franz had the say', says the 1990 World Cup winner.

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Löw would undoubtedly have a certain authority as a World Cup-winning coach, but there are also quite a few arguments against hiring Löw. On the one hand, Löw has been unemployed as a coach since 2021, so it is not at all clear whether he is still available on the coaching market. It is also questionable whether Löw sees himself in the role of a firefighter saving the season.

Niko Kovac

According to 'Sky' information, Niko Kovac is supposed to be on the BVB officials' shortlist. After his last stint at VfL Wolfsburg, the Croatian has been job hunting since March 2024. He previously coached FC Bayern, Eintracht Frankfurt, and AS Monaco.

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Especially in Frankfurt, where the now 47-year-old won the DFB Cup among other things, Kovac has already proven that he can sometimes get more out of a team than expected. In this respect, he could be the right choice for Black and Yellow, where the squad's potential has hardly been exploited this season.

Urs Fischer

'Bild' has brought another candidate into play with Urs Fischer, who was dismissed from Union Berlin in 2023 after more than five years in office. It is not known whether the Swiss is interested in a job in Dortmund, but Swiss media reports suggested a week ago that Fischer is ready for a new challenge.

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At first glance, the calm, almost stoic Fischer doesn't necessarily fit in Dortmund, but for that very reason - similar to Löw - he could bring stability to the club. In addition, Fischer's focus on a solid defense and a lot of running work might suit BVB quite well at the moment.

Erik ten Hag

According to 'WAZ', Erik ten Hag was in the stadium for the 2:3 defeat to Bayer 04 Leverkusen at the start of the year. According to the report, the visit had nothing to do with a possible engagement as BVB coach, but with his close relationship with club advisor Matthias Sammer.

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Although the 'Ruhr Nachrichten' recently reported that ten Hag is no longer an issue in Dortmund, the former United coach is still available. Perhaps the premature dismissal of Sahin will bring some movement into the matter. At least the connections are apparently already there.

📸 RONNY HARTMANN