Sat Feb 15 15:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Süle’s Howler Hands Bochum 2-0 Lead Against Dortmund
**Dortmund, Germany** – Borussia Dortmund suffered a shock 0-2 deficit against VfL Bochum, largely due to a disastrous performance from returning defender Niklas Süle. The game, covered live by Sport1, saw Süle, filling in at right-back due to Julian Ryerson’s suspension, commit two critical errors.
In the 31st minute, Süle’s poor pass almost gifted Bochum a goal, only prevented by an attacking foul. However, his blunder in the 35th minute proved far more costly. From the right flank, Süle’s back-pass was intercepted by Giorgos Masouras, who calmly slotted the ball past goalkeeper Gregor Kobel for Bochum’s second goal. Sky expert Dietmar Hamann criticized Süle’s decision-making, highlighting the lack of awareness regarding Masouras’ position. Masouras’ goal was his first for Bochum since joining on loan.
Süle, returning from a syndesmosis ligament injury, had been a late substitute in Dortmund’s Champions League victory against Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday. His disastrous comeback performance, however, leaves Dortmund with a significant uphill battle in their Bundesliga clash.
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