Borussia Dortmund Sack Coach Nuri Sahin After Champions League Setback

Borussia Dortmund have fired struggling head coach Nuri Sahin after Tuesdays 2-1 Champions League loss at Bologna, saying on Wednesday they had lost faith in the young manager.

Dortmund were beaten finalists in the competition last season, but the loss on Tuesday was the clubs fourth in a row in all competitions.

In the Bundesliga, Dortmund sit 10th, 20 points behind leaders Bayern Munich.

Sahin was assistant to former Dortmund coach Edin Terzic in last seasons surprise run to the Champions League final where they lost to Real Madrid and was promoted to head coach in the summer.

We have unfortunately lost faith that we will achieve our sporting goals, sporting CEO Lars Ricken said of the current management.