No return for Erik ten Hag: Ex-Man Utd boss ruled out of the running for Borussia Dortmund job after Nuri Sahin sacking

Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is reportedly not in the running to replace sacked Borussia Dortmund boss Nuri Sahin.

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• Ten Hag looking for work after Man Utd exit
• Sahin sacked by Borussia Dortmund
• Dutchman not in running to replace him

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Dortmund dismissed Sahin on Wednesday after just over six months in the role. Ex-United manager Ten Hag was linked with the German giants but has now poured cold water on such rumours.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Ten Hag has been looking for work ever since getting relieved of his duties at United last October. The ex-Ajax boss has a close relationship Dortmund's chief advisor, Matthias Sammer, which may have been behind his recent visits to the club. Now the hunt for a new Dortmund boss really begins.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Under former player Sahin, Dortmund lost their last four games in a row in all competitions, sit 10th in the Bundesliga, and are in danger of failing to secure Champions League qualification next season.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  While Dortmund search for a new coach, the Bundesliga team host Werder Bremen in the league on Saturday as they look to get back on track.