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An unconvincing win for the black and yellows. Borussia Dortmund needed three points at the weekend to maintain their razor-thin hold on Champions League qualification, with RB Leipzig cruising past Bochum. Dortmund came into the match with a host of question marks swirling around the squad and head coach Edin Terzic. While the victory does little to quiet the criticisms around Edin Terzic, it was critical for BVB?s last remaining goal of the season: qualify for the UCL.
Outstanding efforts from Karim Adeyemi and Ian Maatsen put a positive spin on what was another underwhelming match for Die Schwarzgelben, who continued to look devoid of attacking identity. In the midfield, Julian Brandt was ineffective, Marcel Sabizter ran himself ragged, and Emre Can did the usual Emre Can crap we have become accustomed to this season. Here are my main takeaways from the match.
Don?t Be Fooled
As I have already alluded to, this match was not a significant improvement for BVB. The attack still failed to generate significant chances, with Fotmob reporting two big changes for BVB in the match, the same as their opponents. In midfield, the story was similar, with a lack of clear ball progression, and a consistent failure to turn defense into attack. As fans begin to level criticism at Jadon Sancho for his performances since returning to BVB, it would be wise to look at how many misplaced passes and un-seen...