Dortmund's Sahin grateful for Rodgers impact ahead of Celtic clash
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Dortmund, Germany: Borussia Dortmund coach Nuri Sahin praised Brendan Rodgers influence on his career ahead of Tuesday s Champions League clash with...
Dortmund, Germany: Borussia Dortmund coach Nuri Sahin praised Brendan Rodgers' influence on his career ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with a Celtic side led by his former boss.
The 36-year-old Sahin, who took over as Dortmund coach in June, spent part of the 2012-13 season under Rodgers after he moved to Liverpool on loan from Real Madrid.
He played only seven times in the Premier League for Liverpool before returning to boyhood club Dortmund, reportedly criticising Rodgers for using him out of position during his spell at Anfield.
However, Sahin told reporters on Monday there was no bad blood between the pair and that he understood the decisions made by Rodgers at the time.
"I loved every session with him and found his ideas and way of playing interesting. I jotted down plenty of things for my own career," Sahin said.