Dortmund’s Breakthrough Start: Nmecha Reveals the Secrets as Stuttgart Looks to Prove Itself

Key Insights from the Nmecha Interview

Dortmund is off to a standout start this season, with players laser-focused on improving and sealing early victories, relying on the squad’s strength and the fans’ energy. In an exclusive interview on the club’s official site, midfield maestro Felix Nmecha spoke about his personal form, the squad’s development, the upcoming fixtures, and the fans’ role in lifting the players on the pitch.

Before the international break, Dortmund played six of seven away matches, something Nmecha described as extremely challenging: “I’ve never experienced anything like it. It was very tough, even mentally. But this is modern football—constant pressure, a packed schedule, and you must adapt. Despite the hardships, it was manageable.”

On his personal form and the team’s recent performances, Nmecha said he feels confident and comfortable on the pitch: “I feel I’m in a very good phase. I have confidence and ease, and I feel I’m an important part of the team, something my teammates notice as well, which gives me strong support. I think we’re moving in the right direction as a group, even if we haven’t hit all the results we hoped for, the overall showing is reassuring.”

Focus on Finishing Early and Improving Results

Nmecha also stressed the need to wrap games early to ease late-pressure: “We’d just like to finish some matches early rather than letting every game end tight. When you lead by several goals, you can handle the final minutes with greater focus. Still, football is unforgiving, and you must keep pressing no matter the match. I hope we can finish more games earlier in the coming weeks.”

Nmecha also highlighted the team’s progress compared with last season: “We are very disciplined, and each player knows their tactical duties precisely. The squad is physically fit, the chemistry between players and the staff is excellent, and you can feel it on the pitch. All of this has helped us start the season well, and we are in a much better position than in the years past when we often struggled early.”

The Importance of the Fans, Stuttgart Preview, and Key Returns

With several home games coming up, the midfielder emphasized the fans’ energy: “I’m very happy about this; the fans give us enormous energy. We always want to perform at our best, and at our home behind the Yellow Wall we have extra motivation. I’m looking forward to the upcoming fixtures and hope for strong results and a standout style.”

Regarding the Stuttgart clash, he added: “We know Stuttgart is a good side with a strong recent record against us, but we have enough quality and team spirit to secure a positive result.”

About captain Emre Can’s return, he said: “Emre is a very important player for us. He’s the captain, and I’m glad he’s back; he brings extra energy with his presence and performance.”

Head-to-Head, Home Form, and Season Comparisons

Historically, Dortmund and Stuttgart meet for the 111th time, with 373 goals scored between them—roughly the same number as against Werder Bremen and Bayern Munich combined. The two teams currently sit third and fourth, separated by four goals and the same points tally. Dortmund hasn’t beaten Stuttgart in six competitive meetings, and its last big win came 5-0 in October 2022.

Dortmund has not been beaten at home in ten straight matches, posting nine wins and one draw (1-1 vs. Leipzig). The last defeat was in March to Augsburg, 1-0.

Stuttgart have collected 15 of 21 points at home and have only two away wins, with three away defeats. Their results on the road have swung between wins and losses since the season began.

Dortmund has shown improvement from last season with five more points after ten games, despite scoring only 16 goals, fewer than seven other teams. They sit eighth for shots on target and expected goals. In the last five Bundesliga matches, they have scored exactly one goal per game—a streak not seen since 2009.

Stuttgart, meanwhile, has seven wins so far, a tally never reached this early in a season before.

Punchline 1: If this start were a movie, it would be a high-octane thriller—fast, loud, and already begging for a sequel. Punchline 2: At this pace, Dortmund may need to rent out the goals because the nets are clearly getting a workout every week.