Borussia Dortmund are reportedly preparing to part ways with five key players amid mounting pressure on manager Nuri Sahin following an underwhelming season start. Currently seventh in the Bundesliga with three losses in eight matches and recently eliminated from the German Cup by Wolfsburg, Dortmund is eyeing a roster overhaul.##NAJAVA_MECA_8463187##According to Bild, the players on Dortmund’s “cut list” include Donyell Malen, Emre Can, Julian Brandt, Niklas Sule, and Marcel Sabitzer. Malen, who sought a move last season, failed to secure a transfer and has since separated from his agency. Can, a former Liverpool midfielder and current Dortmund captain, faces scrutiny as doubts emerge over his leadership presence in the locker room, while vice-captain Brandt has struggled to deliver consistent performances. Sule, recovering from an ankle injury, has previously expressed frustration over limited starting opportunities, and Sabitzer, who was on loan at Manchester United last season, has come under fire for his recent displays out wide.Musiala’s first half hat-trick sends Bayern to DFB Pokal last 16The urgency for change has intensified as Dortmund has earned just one point in four Bundesliga away matches, with their Champions League struggles adding to the woes. Despite opening their European campaign with victories over Club Brugge and Celtic, Dortmund suffered a crushing 5-2 loss to Real Madrid after leading 2-0, underscoring the team’s vulnerability.Dortmund is now poised for a significant shake-up as they aim to stabilize their season and address recurring issues on the field.Another defeat from Dortmund – BVB is out of the Cup
