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BVB look to avoid four defeats in a row against Stuttgart As the Bundesliga season continues, certain matches can be perceived as benchmarks of sorts, and tomorrow?s match between Borussia Dortmund and VfB Stuttgart could be a significant benchmark for both teams. For Dortmund, it?s an opportunity to put some early-season jitters to rest with a decisive win in a difficult away environment against a wounded, but very dangerous, opponent; for the home side, it?s an opportunity to jumpstart what has been a slow start to the season, and show that their numerous losses in the transfer market over the summer have not left them completely toothless. Not to mention, it?s an opportunity for some sweet revenge. In all likelihood, the air above the MHPArena will ring out with jeers and whistles. Sebastian Hoeneß has already admitted that Waldemar Anton and Serhou Guirassy, both of whom made moves to Dortmund in the summer, might receive a less-than-cordial reception from the Stuttgart faithful. To Dortmund fans who might be tempted to mock the Stuttgart fans for such a response, just be weary that glass houses can be quite fragile.
Naturally, the loss of Guirassy and Anton has diminished Stuttgart?s effectiveness on the pitch, and the early results indicate that another second place finish might be unrealistic. Hoeneß and his team are 1-1-1 to start the season, including a 3-1 thumping away to Fre...