deadbq03 said:
Legal Custodian said:
I expect that heartbreaker of a loss by Dortmund to Chelsea will deflate them over the next few weeks in league play
Are you a wizard?
I suppose it was a derby match on the road, but still… Schalke is trash.
It's been Dortmund's MO over the past 6-7 seasons it seems. They're always such a young team, that a deflationary moment like that (especially with their star player acting like a baby) was bound to have an affect on their demeanor and playing ability.
It's happened every year right around this part of the calendar and that's when Bayern widens their lead until Dortmund finally turns it around after 2-3 match weeks. But by that point in time, they'll be 6-9 points behind going into Der Klassiker where they probably lose to ensure another Bayern title.
This year might be different if Terzic can keep it from happening. And Bayern doesn't seem immune to having lapses this year either compared to years past and there's pressure from another contender unlike years past (Union) which might help Dortmund's focus a bit. But even Klopp couldn't keep it from happening. It's just something built into their DNA it seems like for the past 10 years. Self-fulfilling prophecy similar to BAS.
