Dortmund have also struggled domestically. They are 10th in the Bundesliga and seven points adrift of the top four, while they are 20 points behind leaders Bayern Munich after just 18 games of the sea

Borussia Dortmund have sacked manager Nuri Sahin after their 2-1 defeat to Bologna. Tuesday’s loss in the Champions League was their fourth defeat in a row and leaves them outside the places to qualify for the last 16 automatically.

Former Liverpool midfielder Nuri Sahin has been sacked as Borussia Dortmund manager, following another Champions League defeat. The 36-year-old spent a brief period on loan at Anfield during the 2012/13 season, making 12 appearances and scoring three goals.