'That was a disaster' – Favre fumes after Borussia Dortmund loss to Stuttgart

Lucien Favre held nothing again when assessing Borussia Dortmund‘s efficiency after a humiliating 5-1 house loss to Stuttgart.

The gorgeous outcome means Dortmund have now suffered three straight defeats at house within the Bundesliga for the primary time because the 2013-14 season, when Jurgen Klopp was in cost. 

Favre’s future will come below scrutiny following this newest setback, regardless of steering BVB by way of to the last-16 stage of the Champions League.

The Swiss coach admitted his aspect – with out the injured Erling Haaland – have been masters of their very own downfall, branding the show “very, very unhealthy” whereas additionally praising their opponents.

“That was a catastrophe. It was unhealthy,” Favre, whose techniques were questioned by Mats Hummels, informed the media after the sport.

“We weren’t good at profitable the ball. We made too many huge errors. That is laborious to clarify. If you’re not good at profitable the ball, I imply the entire workforce, then you’ve an issue. 

“Stuttgart performed effectively, however we have been very, very unhealthy. That won’t do. Stuttgart performed effectively within the first half, however we made it 1-1. 

“Nonetheless, we needed to do higher within the second half. We gave up a really silly aim. That apprehensive the workforce. We weren’t there immediately.”

Dortmund had solely misplaced one of many earlier 16 league conferences between the groups, whereas they have been on a 13-game unbeaten run at house in opposition to promoted sides. 

Nonetheless, Stuttgart had not misplaced on the street since returning to the highest tier, a run that now stands at six matches after they demolished their opponents at Sign Iduna Park. 

Silas Wamangituka scored twice, his brace sandwiching an equaliser from Giovanni Reyna, earlier than Stuttgart pulled clear with two targets in three minutes, Philipp Forster and Tanguy Coulibaly heading in the right direction. Substitute Nicolas Gonzalez then added a fifth in added time. 

Captain Marco Reus accepted the result’s unacceptable for Dortmund, who’ve now gained solely six of their 11 league video games this time period, leaving them outdoors the highest 4 within the desk.

“Stuttgart confirmed us how we really needed to play,” Reus stated. “They have been aggressive. They have been very compact, converted after they misplaced the ball and performed nice collectively on the entrance. 

“It is not a coincidence. We simply missed every thing we actually want on the pitch. It is a very, very tough night. 

“Now we have to digest it first. We aren’t allowed to current ourselves like that. Now we have to speak about it and report the errors.”

Dortmund have little time to replicate, although, as they’re again in motion on Tuesday, after they journey to Werder Bremen in Bundesliga motion.