Match Reaction - Dortmund

[Özil's Panoramic View]

There was a bit of hesitation all over at times today. Against lesser opposition, you get that split second more.

The difference tonight were a few opportunities where quicker ball was needed and didn't get that cross in, or nip that ball through in time.

That's all to do with tempo, and a bit of confidence. At times we werw trying too hard, when the simple ball would hve sufficed.

Agreed. They were definitely quick to the ball and at various stages seemed a pace ahead of us.

All in all, I think we showed we can play with the best. We're still a team on the rise and all that's missing IMO, is just that extra special ability to take those half chances in tight games.

Onto the next where I hope we quickly put this game behind us by smashing Palace come weekend.

#COYG