After Borussia Dortmund's disappointing 2-0 defeat against Inter in the Champions League, deep rifts have to come to light as rumors around the future of head coach Lucien Favre won't end.

The Swiss coach's team only fired five shots at Inter's goal in 90 minutes, relying on overall defensive tactics. And his squad had only two goals in the last three internationals, played six of the last eight Champions League games without a goal.

Favre's record can hardly match the club's claim to move up to Europe's exclusive circle of football aristocracy.

Surely, Dortmund is cruising in troubled waters.

With Saturday's crucial derby against regional rival Schalke and the vital re-match against Inter ahead, dark clouds gather in the Dortmund skies.

CEO Watzke expressed ambitious goals taking more risk in transfers, while some demand for Dortmund to develop a strong sense of entitlement.

Since the club announced to battle for the national title and head for new shores internationally, the entire side seems to have slowed down.

And the debate about Favre's character is ruling the headlines with "the special one" Jose Mourinho emerging as the promising successor as Watzke and Mourinho cultivated a friendship over the years.

While tabloid Bild and the sports magazine Sport-Bild are heating the debate around Mourinho, Favre is trying to get everyone's feet behind the line albeit failing to create a prosperous team.

The defeat revealed Dortmund's weakness as the squad seems understaffed with only Paco Alcacer up front, and BVB needs to consider new faces in the winter break.

Favre deserves the chance to continue with his work as he is widely known as an obsessed detail orientated coach. And satisfying results against Schalke and Inter are needed, otherwise, the debate could well get out of control. 

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