Since
the start of this season’s European Leagues, many things have happened which no
one could have imagined last season. While the last season’s Champions League Semifinalists Borussia Dortmund are sitting in the relegation zone now just 1
position adrift of being rock bottom in the League, the difference between
Jurgen Klopp and a sack is also coming closer and closer. And as the 2nd half
collapse against Bayern Munich suggested, the 2 time Bundesliga winning manager
Klopp is looking out of his depth now.
Borussia Dortmund are sitting 17th in the league
table, separated by goal difference from Werder Bremen which is at the rock
bottom of the league
However, on the other end of the hemi-sphere and at a distance of 972km from Dortmund,
Brendon Rodgers’ Liverpool side have not made the best of starts to their Premier League campaign. And standing as the proof of why Liverpool haven’t started too
well, Mario Balotelli is inviting all sorts of criticism, but for the first
time in his life, due to his performances on the pitch.
Mario Balotelli shot conversion in the league this season is 0%
even less than that of Alberto Moreno at Liverpool who had a goal to his name.
And
with Chelsea coming next weekend after which the International break will
follow its course, Liverpool fans might have to wait three weeks from now to
see the Italian celebrate a Premier League goal.
Now
coming to the comparison and taking into account the list of Borussia Dortmund
and Liverpool fixtures before and after the International break, it is highly
likely that nothing of this will happen before the International break.
While
the charisma and global appeal of Jurgen Klopp has made Dortmund the 2nd
favorite team of everybody across Europe, his antics on the touchline during
matches have helped the Borussia Dortmund home stadium to become the most
populated during matches. And with Arsenal lurking in the shadow looking for a
successor of Arsene Wenger as the board has itself casted doubts on the
Frenchman future, the 47 year old German with 2 Bundesliga titles to his name
would be a perfect choice to replace Wenger in the long-run.
And
as far as Balotelli is concerned, Daniel Sturridge is the only possibilty that can help the Italian to shine at Anfield. Sturrdige will be returning after the
International break. However, looking at Balotelli's form, Liverpool fixture list
and the media frenzy surrounding him, even Sturridge's return might not sort out his problems.
Conclusion:
Although Balotelli and Klopp both are afraid of their shadows at the moment, it is
highly likely that the German will part his ways from Dortmund at the
end of this season. Therefore, Balotelli have a lot of time to come as winner
till that.
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