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It was a fourth consecutive defeat to Sebastian Hoeness?s side. BVB were terrible against Stuttgart, and not for the first time. The fourth, actually. Sebastian Hoeness and his well-drilled Stuttgart side outran, out-passed, out-defended, and out-scored BVB over 90 minutes. Nuri Sahin could not get his team in control of the match, and even after the half, BVB were comprehensively outplayed.
Speaking of Sahin, the head coach must return to the drawing board after his team failed to implement a tactical plan against strong opposition. Four moments of individual brilliance from Jamie Gittens have helped smooth over the cracks at BVB, but with games against Real Madrid and Leipzig on the horizon, BVB will need more than 70th-minute subs, as shown against Stuttgart. Starting XI
Gregor Kobel
Zac: 5
I will give Kobel some flack here despite his okay performance. This is the second match where a striker has found himself unmarked between the center-backs and able to head home. Without Hummels, this defense needs leadership. Kobel needs to help command his defenders close down the space, which they failed to do all game.
Paul: 6
Whenever Dortmund get a pasting, I tend to give Kobel a good rating. I?m unsure if it?s just a force of habit at this point, but I?m doing it again. Maybe it?s just a sympathy rating because I feel bad he has to play with these idiots.
Niklas Süle
Zac: 2
Süle and Anton were carved up all match, ...