New Borussia Dortmund boss reveals ‘high expectations’ of English star Jamie Gittens after matchwinning goals
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Borussia Dortmund‘s new manager Nuri Sahin hailed England U21 starlet Jamie Gittens after a matchwinning brace opened the Bundesliga 2024/25 season in positive fashion. Frankfurt came close to equalising late on, but Gittens scored his second goal after a quick counter-attack, earning head coach Sahin his first three points in charge since the former Dortmund, Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder took over from Edin Terzic in summer. we need to accelerate this process with victories.” Sahin praised 20-year-old Englishman Gittens’ performance, “All five came in with extra fire. We have high expectations for him.” open image in gallery Gittens celebrates after his goals Speaking in the mixed press zone after the match, the England U21 starlet said: “It was a great game for me.