Eight rounds of Bundesliga action have gone by since Borussia Dortmund last found themselves in the top half of the table. Consider that for a moment. This is a team that, based on resources, should be a permanent fixture in the top four at the lowest end of the expectations chart yet fans of the Schwarz-Gelben are once again suffering through a perplexing season.

Borussia Dortmund have now won just three of their last 10 German league games and have dropped to 10th in the table

Borussia Dortmund slumped to a 1-0 loss at home to Augsburg on Saturday to drop further away from the Champions League qualifying spots as they continued their rollercoaster season in the Bundesliga.The hosts,

Borussia Dortmund continue to play catch-up on securing a European spot as they host Augsburg at Signal Iduna Park on Saturday.Just one place separates these two teams as Dortmund currently sit in