Title: Borussia Dortmund's Struggles Continue: Rumors Swirl Around Coach Terzic
Borussia Dortmund faced a setback in the Bundesliga, as they were held to a draw against FC Augsburg, following their impressive performance against Kylian Mbappé's Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. Coach Edin Terzic's team managed to equalize through Donyell Malen but still finds themselves in crisis mode, with just one win in seven matches, putting them ten points behind league leaders Bayer Leverkusen.
Augsburg, who secured a point despite their first defeat under coach Jess Thorup, will look to build on their momentum as they face VfB Stuttgart in their next Bundesliga match. Dortmund, on the other hand, will aim to regain their footing against FSV Mainz 05 on Tuesday, as memories of their heartbreaking championship loss on the last matchday of the previous season linger.
Ermedin Demirovic gave Augsburg the lead in the 23rd minute, beating Nico Schlotterbeck for possession before calmly finishing in front of the sold-out WWK Arena. The visitors responded shortly after when Malen and Niclas Füllkrug combined for an equalizer. However, Dortmund's chances to take the lead in the final minutes were thwarted by Augsburg's Finn Dahmen and their own poor conversion rate.
Terzic brushed off rumors of his potential departure from Dortmund, citing his commitment to the team and his colleagues' support. These rumors gained traction following citywide fan protests against the German Football League's investor deal and continued speculation about Erik ten Hag's potential return to coaching following his tenure at Manchester United.
Augsburg gained momentum in the second half, with striker Phillip Tietz causing problems for Dortmund with his aggressive attacks. Despite Dortmund's efforts to set the tone for the Bundesliga, both sides squandered chances in the closing minutes, leaving the crowd restless.
Their recent struggles have reignited speculation about the coaching staff and the team's direction. However, with key fixtures against Mainz and Stuttgart ahead, Dortmund will be focusing on turning their fortunes around and reclaiming their spot atop the Bundesliga table.
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Erik ten Hag, despite being heavily linked with Dortmund's coaching vacancy following Nuri Sahin's dismissal, has stated that he has no plans to return to coaching at present[4]. Borussia Dortmund is reportedly considering other candidates, including Sandro Wagner, Roger Schmidt, Urs Fischer, and Sebastian Hoeneß to replace Nuri Sahin, further adding to the uncertainty surrounding Terzic's future[1].
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