Boris Domrtt said coach Jurgen Klopp had quite some work in progressing with his displeasure over his team's defense in their recent match against the Rivals of Schalke 04. Dortmund's back defense crumbled under pressure, leaving their opponents free to penetrate deep inside, culminating into an easily defeated frustration on Klopp's part.
Klopp’s Post-Match Reaction
At the post-match press conference, Klopp did not mince his words. "Not good," he stated bluntly. "We made too many mistakes at the back and handed over too many opportunities to Schalke. You cannot defend like this at this level." This statement gives an insight into an unusual lapse in defense from the otherwise stoic standards of such an able defender as Klopp.
Defensive Struggles
The game saw Schalke take advantage of holes in the defense of Dortmund, with the player able to finish coolly as they looked clear. While the attack of Dortmund came to the fore, the inability to hold a defensive line was very punishing for them. There were places where changes really had to be made. The areas were cited by Klopp as lapses in concentration and positioning-force that was really in question.
Betting Sites React
The defensive problems Klopp has pointed out are very likely to make betting sites re-evaluate their odds in light of the next fixtures for Dortmund. Bettors who would gamble with other casinos and betting platforms on football markets may be offered better odds for matches with probable goals against Borussia Dortmund, especially during very important contests. This development opens the doors for the gamblers to get into markets such as both teams to score or over 2.5 goals, given the vulnerabilities that the team is facing at present.
Moving Forward
Jurgen Klopp and his team will have to recover fast from this setback. With important matches on the schedule, Klopp will focus on making them stronger on defense while putting up an attacking platform. It is certain the fans still have faith in Klopp's ability to make the most of this given his resume of bouncing back and devising tactics.
The Bigger Picture
That disappointing defeat at the hands of Schalke was, yet again, to be a wake-up call for Borussia Dortmund. Kloppo's apparitions are expectedly boring in their criticism to ensure that he keeps their feet on the ground and that performances such as that one are never again experienced. While the team tends to reorganize, all leathered eyes will be focused on the Sheffies turning in such a turnaround over the next match weeks.