Terzic Expresses Frustration as Borussia Dortmund’s Inconsistency Leads to Defeat Against Mainz

Following Borussia Dortmund’s disappointing 3-0 loss to Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga, manager Edin Terzic expressed his frustration, attributing the defeat to his team’s lack of consistency in performance. Despite being Champions League finalists, Dortmund’s failure to maintain their intensity throughout the match allowed Mainz to secure a decisive victory, with Lee Jae-Sung netting a brace after Leandro Barreiro opened the scoring.

The defeat came at a critical juncture for both teams, as Dortmund missed the opportunity to push Mainz into the relegation zone. Instead, Mainz climbed to 15th place, alleviating the pressure of relegation playoff contention they previously faced.

Terzic had emphasized the importance of maintaining intensity, especially after Dortmund’s impressive 2-0 aggregate victory over Paris St Germain in the Champions League semi-finals. However, his team failed to deliver, exhibiting a lack of urgency and losing out in crucial battles for possession throughout the match.

“We were the team that were always late to the ball and always losing out in the tackles,” Terzic lamented during his post-match interview. “That’s why it was a deserved defeat. Mainz fought for every inch, didn’t give us any peace in possession, whereas we did.”

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Despite glimpses of their potential to play quality football, Dortmund’s inconsistency remains a major concern for Terzic. “We demonstrated that we could play really good and mature football, but we didn’t prove it regardless of the opponent, competition, weekday and stadium and this is what makes me angry,” he added. “There’s so much inside of us and we can’t get it onto the pitch every time.”

The loss against Mainz does not jeopardize Dortmund’s Champions League aspirations for next season, as their fifth position in the Bundesliga table guarantees their participation. However, it serves as a stark reminder of the work that lies ahead for Terzic and his team to address their inconsistency issues.

Looking ahead, Dortmund will aim to bounce back in their final league game against bottom side Darmstadt 98. It presents an opportunity for redemption and a chance to end the season on a positive note before shifting their focus entirely to the Champions League final against Real Madrid on June 1st.

As Terzic reflects on the defeat and prepares his team for the challenges ahead, he knows that overcoming their inconsistency will be crucial not only for their immediate success but also for sustaining their competitiveness in the long term.