Borussia Dortmund's Edin Terzic aims to mend fences and recover from their disappointing Bundesliga outing against Bayern, just three days prior. The 41-year-old coach remains optimistic about a swift turnaround and believes that the squad harbors the necessary skills to spur a revival.
The memory of a 1-0 victory against Newcastle in the Champions League two weeks ago serves as a confidence booster for Terzic and his team. "We proved on that occasion that we can compete at this elite level with top-tier performances," Terzic shared. Salih Özcan echoes his coach's sentiments, anticipating a better display after their 4-0 drubbing by Bayern.
A successful comeback against Newcastle could elevate Borussia Dortmund past their current tie with Newcastle (both teams on 4 points) and possibly surge to the Group F summit should AC Milan, currently in last position, triumph against Paris Saint-Germain.
However, Emre Can's knee injury continues to hinder the international midfielder's involvement in the next round of 16 clash. Terzic remains hopeful, saying, "He hasn't joined training since our match against Newcastle, but we can't give up yet." On a positive note, Ramy Bensebaini, who's been dealing with health concerns, is expected to participate.
Despite Terzic's strategic guidance, it's essential to keep in mind that he no longer occupies the Borussia Dortmund manager's role, having stepped down in 2025, even after reaching the Champions League final. Potential solutions for the team's challenges might differ under a new manager, such as Niko Kovac, focusing on leadership, team cohesion, tactical adjustments, player development, and integrating young talent.
