Borussia Dortmund's woes continued on Tuesday after the troubled Bundesliga outfit fell to a 2-1 defeat at Bologna which dented their hopes of direct qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League.

Borussia Dortmund and head coach Nuri Sahin have parted ways with immediate effect after a string of poor results across all competitions. When Sahin was at the helm, Dortmund struggled in the Bundesliga and got knocked out of the German Cup.

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Niko Kovac will be the new coach of Borussia Dortmund as last season's Champions League runner-up looks to rescue a troubled season.

Borussia Dortmund are set to appoint Niko Kovac as the club's new head coach.The Bundesliga club sacked Nuri Sahin last week after their Champions League loss at Bologna was a disappointing fourth successive defeat.

Was Tuesday's 2-1 Champions League defeat to Bologna Nuri Sahin's last game as Borussia Dortmund coach?After Friday's 2-0 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt - Dortmund's third in a row - managing director

In a must-win game for under-pressure Borussia Dortmund coach Nuri Sahin, the Black and Yellows travel to Bologna on Tuesday.Dortmund suffered their third defeat in a row on Friday, losing 2-0 to

Nuri Sahin has come under serious pressure after Borussia Dortmund suffered a third successive defeat on Friday, losing 2-0 to Eintracht Frankfurt. As reported by Sky Germany, Sahin's future as

Borussia Dortmund have parted ways with manager Nuri Sahin amid links with ex-Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag.

In a must-win game for under-pressure Borussia Dortmund coach Nuri Sahin, the Black and Yellows travel to Bologna on Tuesday. Dortmund suffered their third defeat in a row on Friday, losing 2-0 to Eintracht Frankfurt, and Tuesday's game will be crucial for Sahin's future, with a win needed to save his job.

After Friday's 2-0 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt - Dortmund's third in a row - managing director for sport Lars Ricken put Sahin under pressure to win Tuesday's Champions League game. And now that the game ended in defeat instead, Ricken has left it open whether Sahin will keep his job.

“We have had intensive discussions with Niko Kovac over the past few days and have deliberately taken the time to get to know each other and our expectations better,” Dortmund managing director Lars Ricken said. “We are in a challenging sporting situation and are sure that in Niko we have found the coach who is able to master it.”

Last season’s Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund have today announced ex-Bayern Munich and Wolsfburg manager Niko Kovac as their latest head coach, replacing Nuri Sahin who was sacked after the side lost to Bologna last week to make it four successive defeats in all competitions.