Borussia Dortmund's Assistant on the Brink: Kehl's Confidence in Stanic Wavering
According to the media buzz, Borussia Dortmund's assistant, Slaven Stanic, might be parting ways with the club before their winter training camp in Marbella (January 3 - 9). As per Bild's report, and earlier hinted by Sky, Stanic, appointed last summer with Sebastian Kehl's blessings, could be stepping down due to an alleged clash with coach Edin Terzic following the Champions League game against Milan.
Borussia Dortmund remained tight-lipped when asked about the matter.
The Infamous Box Incident
Transforming the gallery into reading material, Sky revealed that during the Champions League home game against Milan, Stanic criticized coach Terzic in a heated box exchange post the final whistle. This allegedly didn't sit well with the club management.
The Impact
Rumors of Stanic's departure have stirred up the German soccer community, leading many to ponder the team's potential performance adjustments in the Bundesliga.
Kehl's Confidence Shaken
Sebastian Kehl had placed his trust in Stanic to act as a liaison between management and the squad. However, following the public controversy surrounding Stanic's criticism of Terzic, now reported by Sky, this confidence seems to be wavering.
Potential Replacements
In the event of Stanic's departure, speculation of possible replacements has surfaced, with the possibility of German soccer talent from outside the Bundesliga being contemplated.
Some experts argue that the departure of a key figure like Stanic could disrupt team dynamics, erode trust, and affect skillful communication between management and players. Furthermore, the lack of a clear successor could add to Kehl's stress and uncertainty.
Nonetheless, without definitive information about Stanic's expected departure, these are just probabilities.
