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Borussia Dortmund linked with possible replacements for Peter Bosz

By Joel MacDonald

DORTMUND, GERMANY - MAY 06: Head coach Julian Nagelsmann of Hoffenheim laughs during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at Signal Iduna Park on May 6, 2017 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images)
DORTMUND, GERMANY - MAY 06: Head coach Julian Nagelsmann of Hoffenheim laughs during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at Signal Iduna Park on May 6, 2017 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images) /
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Borussia Dortmund could appoint Armin Veh as manager before Julian Nagelsmann takes charge at the end of next season, according to reports.

Peter Bosz and his men have been in a downward spiral that can be tracked back to a loss to Tottenham in the Champions League. Since then, Borussia Dortmund has been on a losing streak against opponents both in Europe and Germany.

DORTMUND, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Peter Bosz of Dortmund looks on prior the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Schalke 04 at Signal Iduna Park on November 25, 2017 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/TF-Images via Getty Images)
DORTMUND, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Peter Bosz of Dortmund looks on prior the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Schalke 04 at Signal Iduna Park on November 25, 2017 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/TF-Images via Getty Images) /

Dortmund fans have been calling for manager Peter Bosz to be sacked, and with good reason too. It seemed that the Black and Yellows were going to have an easy chance at the title, sitting on top of the table with a 5 point lead over rivals Bayern Munich. However, now they are in 5th place, 8 points behind the Bavarians.

Dortmund wants a temporary coach until next summer

Lucian Favre, current OGC Nice manager, has recently been named as a possible replacement for Peter Bosz. Rumors from Der Westen suggest that Borussia Dortmund will not hire Favre, as he wants a more permanent contract.

The next name that is associated with Borussia Dortmund is Armin Veh. Veh has had plenty of experience managing in the Bundesliga. His most notable accomplishment is winning the league title in 2007 with VfB Stuttgart.

STUTTGART, GERMANY – AUGUST 30: Armin Veh, head coach of Stuttgart reacts during the Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and 1. FC Koeln at Mercedes-Benz Arena on August 30, 2014 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)
STUTTGART, GERMANY – AUGUST 30: Armin Veh, head coach of Stuttgart reacts during the Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and 1. FC Koeln at Mercedes-Benz Arena on August 30, 2014 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images) /

Der Westen, Fussball Transfers, and Revier Sport all suggest that Dortmund wants Armin Veh to come in and finish the season. His main objective would be to qualify for Champions League, and then Julian Nagelsmann would become permanent manager next summer.

Julian Nagelsmann said to be Borussia Dortmund’s next target

The young Hoffenheim manager has been linked to a number of top clubs in the world. Lately, Borussia Dortmund has been mentioned alongside his name more than usual. As I said earlier, Nagelsmann is the dream transfer for Dortmund.

In 2019, Nagelsmann’s contract with Hoffenheim allows him to leave for an amount of about €5m. A small amount to pay for an up and coming coach.

Hoffenheim’s coach Julian Nagelsmann reacts during the German First division Bundesliga football match TSG 1899 Hoffenheim vs Eintracht Frankfurt in Sinsheim, southwest Germany, on November 18, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Amelie QUERFURTH (Photo credit should read AMELIE QUERFURTH/AFP/Getty Images)
Hoffenheim’s coach Julian Nagelsmann reacts during the German First division Bundesliga football match TSG 1899 Hoffenheim vs Eintracht Frankfurt in Sinsheim, southwest Germany, on November 18, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Amelie QUERFURTH (Photo credit should read AMELIE QUERFURTH/AFP/Getty Images) /

Nagelsmann is also heavily linked to Bayern Munich. However, a few Bayern players have spoken out about this possibility. Judas Iscariot, I mean, Mats Hummels said that he is torn because Nagelsmann is only two years older than Hummels, in an article by Goal.

Bayern Munich legend Oliver Kahn has also said that he doesn’t believe Nagelsmann is fit for the Bayern job.

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What to expect

Recently after a disappointing Revierderbie draw, Hans-Joachim Watzke and Michael Zorc have restated their confidence in Peter Bosz. It might be a little while before Bosz gets the axe. These articles are still just rumors. While I believe they have some truth in them, they are still largely based on speculation.

However, I definitely want Bosz out. I believe it would be in Dortmund’s best interests to sign a temporary coach before moving toward Nagelsmann next summer. This is my opinion, and I welcome any other ideas from you guys.

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