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The season so far: Borussia Dortmund’s mixed start to the new season raises old questions

By Brian Szlenk Straub

BERLIN, GERMANY - AUGUST 31: Mats Hummels, Marco Reus and Mahmoud Dahoud of Borussia Dortmund looks dejected during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Union Berlin and Borussia Dortmund at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei on August 31, 2019 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images)
BERLIN, GERMANY - AUGUST 31: Mats Hummels, Marco Reus and Mahmoud Dahoud of Borussia Dortmund looks dejected during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Union Berlin and Borussia Dortmund at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei on August 31, 2019 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images) /
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BERLIN, GERMANY – AUGUST 31: Paco Alcacer of Borussia Dortmund celebrates after scoring the goal to the 1:1 during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Union Berlin and Borussia Dortmund at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei on August 31, 2019 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images)
BERLIN, GERMANY – AUGUST 31: Paco Alcacer of Borussia Dortmund celebrates after scoring the goal to the 1:1 during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Union Berlin and Borussia Dortmund at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei on August 31, 2019 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images) /

Final thoughts

Despite Borussia Dortmund’s lackadaisical nature in certain situation over the course of the past three games, it is important to note that these results can’t be used as a perfect barometer to measure and predict Dortmund’s form for the rest of the season.

The season is still young, and many pieces are still new and trying to find ways to fit properly within the squad. What we can take from these games however is a general prognosis of what has gone well, and what needs fixing. Instead of panicking, I hope the club sits down and really focuses on both the strengths and weaknesses they have displayed, isolating where they can improve and what mistakes they shouldn’t repeat.

Next. What lies ahead for Borussia Dortmund in September. dark

Their next game against Bayer Leverkusen is a good chance to seek redemption, as they will likely not sit back against Die Schwarzgelben under Peter Bosz’s philosophy of play. They will have to show that they are able to remedy their previous errors quickly if they are to make sure they don’t drop crucial points and fall behind in the title race early on.

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