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A 1-1 draw against Lazio Roma is enough for Dortmund to reach the last 16 of the Champions League early. So is everything okay at Borussia? You might think so. But coach Lucien Favre still has 180 points after the final whistle.
That annoys? First: Lazio conceded, but very controversial, penalty in the 67th minute, which was converted by Knipser Ciro Immobile. For Favre it is clear: “We received an unnecessary penalty that was not, because it was more of a theater.”
The BVB coach refers to the flight performance of Roma Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, who, clearly seen in the television pictures, really takes off and falls theatrically. Favre makes the comparison with a “Köpfler”: “The opponent is in the pool. He exaggerated and nobody says anything … »
Favre’s mood at this point: very irritated. But the barrel is overflowing with Sky reporter’s next question. This brings to the table the shameful 1: 2 bankruptcy in the Bundesliga against Cologne, causing Favre’s neck to explode: “No, Cologne not again! We are talking about the Champions League and you are talking about Cologne again! “
What was different compared to the defeat of the league, adds the journalist. Favre’s response: «Against Cologne we scored two corner goals and had seven chances. The same happened to Real Madrid in the Spanish league. Manchester City is number eleven in England. We don’t have to underestimate ourselves, but we also have to stop overestimating ourselves. OK? “Then he stomps off, leaving the journalist on his feet.
Can Favre’s reaction be explained by more annoying circumstances? Before kickoff, it’s clear that super forward Erling Haaland will likely be out until January. Defensive boss Mats Hummels was also injured during Lazio’s game and had to be replaced in the 90th minute … (mpe)