Dortmund's Sahin thinks players may strike soon
Borussia Dortmund head coach Nuri Sahin believes a player strike may be close and should be taken seriously amid their increased workload this season.
Along with its Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal commitments, Sahin's Dortmund is one of several sides involved in the expanded UEFA Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup competitions.
Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri said earlier this week that players could be close to a strike because of the increase in commitments at club and international level, and Sahin concurs that they may not be far away.
"When players are already talking about strikes, you know it's [close to happening]," he said during his pre-match press conference ahead of the his side's Bundesliga match at Stuttgart.
"Coaches like Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola have also been complaining about it for years. But nothing has changed. If the organisations or people don't worry about it, then we have to worry about it."
Dortmund has enjoyed an unbeaten start to the season, winning two and drawing one of its opening three Bundesliga matches, while opening its UEFA Champions League campaign with a commanding 3-0 win over Club Brugge.
Next up is a showdown with Stuttgart, which won all three of their meetings last term.
"We are travelling to Stuttgart with the aim of winning the game," Sahin added. "We'll be measured against that. We want to show a different face there than last season."
