Borussia Dortmund is mourning the death of former assistant coach Peter Hermann, who passed away at the age of 74 over the weekend. Hermann served as an assistant to Edin Terzić at the club in 2022, working on the sidelines for 23 matches before stepping down in December of that year due to illness.

His final professional role was with Borussia Dortmund, but Hermann's career spanned decades in German football. Born in 1952, he played for Bayer 04 Leverkusen before transitioning into a coaching role where he became a respected figure. He worked alongside numerous head coaches, including Christoph Daum, Klaus Toppmöller, and Jupp Heynckes, with whom he won the treble at Bayern Munich in 2013. His calm demeanour and extensive knowledge made him a valued advisor. Niko Kovač, who worked with him in Munich, said: "My condolences to the family. A great person has left us."

A Life in Football

Hermann was involved in over 1,000 matches as an assistant coach on the sidelines of various Bundesliga clubs. At Bayer Leverkusen, he even briefly took interim charge in 1996, securing a key 1-1 draw against Kaiserslautern to ensure survival. He remained closely tied to Leverkusen throughout his life, closely following youth matches and was described by Jupp Heynckes as the best assistant coach he ever knew. His passing has prompted tributes from all the clubs he served.

Current Success in Remembrance

The news of the experienced coach's death reaches Borussia Dortmund during a period of strong sporting form. The club leads the Bundesliga with a perfect start of 12 points from four games and is on a five-match winning streak. The most recent result was a 1-0 away win at VfB Stuttgart on September 19. The team now prepares for its next home fixture against Werder Bremen on October 9. Leading the table, documented in the standings, and riding a wave of positive momentum provides a fitting backdrop to remember the contributions of a man who helped shape German football across generations. His final match for BVB was in December 2022. The team's current form, also reflected in the team statistics, shows the continuity that Hermann represented.

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