Dortmund have no time to lament Chelsea defeat as Ruhr derby awaits

08.03.2023 - 13:01 channelnewsasia.com

BERLIN : Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic gave his players a night to digest their Champions League Round of 16 exit to Chelsea on Tuesday before picking themselves up for their Ruhr valley derby against bitter rivals Schalke 04 on Saturday.Dortmund, who were on a 10-game winning run in all competitions in 2023 prior to Tuesday, lost 2-0 at Chelsea and were eliminated.

They won 1-0 win in Germany in the first leg.With the club joint top in the Bundesliga on 49 points with Bayern Munich, but in second place on goal difference, Terzic said there was no time to bewail the defeat to Chelsea for too long."We know we were in a good form (coming to Chelsea).

But confidence and good form won't be enough," Terzic told reporters."Our season started in July and we said we want a good run in all three competitions.

We dropped out of the Champions League against Chelsea. It is not something you have to feel ashamed for."Apart from their fine Bundesliga run where they hunt their first league crown in 11 years, Dortmund are also through to the German Cup last eight where they face RB Leipzig in April."But don't get me wrong.

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