“I’m not a fan of defining goals” – Gross holds judgement on Dortmund’s choppy campaign

The former FC Ingolstadt midfielder hopes to come back and help BVB rediscover their form after time away on international duty.

Pascal Gross won’t jump to any early conclusions regarding Borussia Dortmund’s underwhelming campaign thus far.

“I am not a fan of defining goals – in the situation we’re in right now,” the 33-year-old said after training today.

“We should take small steps to get a good feeling again. Then we’ll see where we end up,” he explained.

The midfielder explained how getting away with the German national team can be beneficial for starting a clean slate when returning to club duty. 

“A change of scenery is always good. You try to come back with a good feeling so you can attack again,” Gross explained.

Niko Kovac’s team, who currently sit 11th in the table, enter a pivotal part of the season as they return to Bundesliga action against a high-flying Mainz side.