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Sahin watched on as Dortmund ws beaten 2-0 by Eintracht Frankfurt at the weekend, marking its third consecutive defeat in the German top-flight.

Dortmund sits 10th in the standings with 25 points, seven adrift of the top four and 20 behind leader Bayern Munich, with its attention now turning to the UEFA Champions League.

Sahin's side fared better in Europe this year as it aims to avenge its defeat in the competition's showpiece match against Real Madrid at Wembley last June.

It has taken 12 points from six fixtures and occupies ninth place, just a point and a place behind the automatic qualification places for the knockout stages.

Dortmund has only lost three of its past 16 matches in the first phase of the UEFA Champions League, although one of those did come in its most recent outing, losing 3-2 against Barcelona.

But Sahin is looking forward to the trip to Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, hoping to restore some confidence among his squad against the Serie A side.

"You can't compare the Champions League with the Bundesliga, the stars are better aligned here," Sahin said.

"And hopefully tomorrow with a win we can take a big step towards the Round of 16."

"Of course, it affects each individual, but I don't feel any pressure at all. We all have to deliver," Sahin told reporters on Monday, referring to his side's recent losing run.

"It affects me personally. But I'm fine. I'm really looking forward to the game, and I'm confident.

"We want to take a giant step and at the same time gain momentum for the Bundesliga."

Despite the growing criticism surrounding his team, Sahin backed his players and took responsibility for trying to turn around their slow start to the year.

"I've never felt let down," the 36-year-old said of his players. "I'm the coach, I have to lead the way.

"Everyone knows that more has to come ... We know what they can do. And we know what we want to do tomorrow."