Dortmund was thrashed in Thailand

After a season in which they were the Champions League runners-up, Dortmund was surprisingly thrashed 0-4 in Thailand on Sunday, losing to Pathum United in a pre-season match that left the team's new head coach, Nuri Sahin, far from satisfied.

Following the match, in which several regular starters from the German team played, Sahin, the successor to Edin Terzic, issued a warning to the squad, stating that the fatigue from training does not justify such a heavy defeat against a modest opponent.

"I know the boys are tired and have trained a lot, but that can't be an excuse at this level. Just because the boys are tired, I can't say not to worry. If you don't do the basics, you don't play, it's as simple as that!" he stated.

This heavy defeat comes after Dortmund's 1-1 draw with Aue, a team from the German third division, marking a concerning start to their pre-season preparations. The team embarked on their Asian tour with high expectations, but this loss against Pathum United has raised questions about their readiness for the upcoming season.

Nuri Sahin, who took over the managerial role from Edin Terzic, is under pressure to quickly address the issues that led to such an unexpected result. He emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards and ensuring that every player is fully committed, regardless of the circumstances. Sahin's tough stance is a clear message to the team that complacency will not be tolerated.

Dortmund's next game on their pre-season tour will be on Wednesday at 11:15 AM against C-Osaka in Japan. This match will be crucial for the team to regain confidence and demonstrate their ability to bounce back from setbacks. The pre-season tour in Asia is seen as an opportunity for Dortmund to build team cohesion and fitness ahead of a challenging season, but the initial results indicate that there is still much work to be done.