Borussia Dortmund's season is on the brink of collapse following their two defeats in two league games this year while coach Nuri Sahin is quickly running out of time to turn things around for last year's Champions League finalists.

Borussia Dortmund faces a critical juncture in their season after suffering two consecutive league defeats. Coach Nuri Sahin, under immense pressure, must inspire a turnaround against Eintracht Frankfurt to rescue the team's fading Champions League hopes.

Criticism of Borussia Dortmund coach Nuri Sahin was widespread during and after Tuesday's 4-2 Bundesliga defeat to Holstein Kiel. But after the game, the 36-year-old was backed by the club's managing director for sport, Lars Ricken, who believes the finger of blame should rather be pointed at the players.

Dortmund had dominated possession but was caught out in the 27th when Julian Brandt lost the ball to Alexander Bernhardsson after a throw in. Bernhardsson surged forward and laid

Borussia Dortmund's struggles in the league continued with a 4-2 loss at Holstein Kiel on Tuesday, raising the heat on under-fire coach Nuri Sahin. Questions will continue to be asked of coach Sahin,