Borussia Dortmund fell to a chastening 4-0 defeat versus Thai aspect BG Pathum United of their second pleasant match underneath new head coach Nuri Sahin.
Sahin took the reins after Edin Terzic resigned within the wake of BVB’s Champions League ultimate loss to Actual Madrid final month.
His first recreation on the helm noticed Dortmund draw 1-1 with third-tier German aspect Erzgebirge Aue on Wednesday, earlier than they set off on a pre-season tour of Asia.
On Sunday, they confronted BG Pathum United – who completed fourth within the Thai League 1 final time period – in Thanyaburi, with a workforce that includes the likes of Karim Adeyemi, Youssoufa Moukoko, Julian Brandt and Niklas Sule being trounced 4-0.
Talking after the loss, former midfielder Sahin advised reporters: “In fact it’s a heavy defeat, however I understand how to categorise it. However, we will’t lose 4-0.
“When you do the fundamentals incorrect when it comes to your defence, then it could possibly occur, even in opposition to a Thai workforce. I do know the boys are drained, however that may’t be an excuse at this degree.
“By way of the defence, I didn’t like that in any respect immediately. We have now to speak about it. The fundamentals don’t have anything to do with having heavy legs. The fundamentals must be proper.”
A lot to construct upon. pic.twitter.com/0Zi0b9FeJi
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