Stoeger grappling with Aubameyang conundrum

Peter Stoeger will need to draw on all the man management skills for which he is famed as he attempts to pull Borussia Dortmund out of its current precarious predicament.

Having replaced the fired Peter Bosz as coach of the 2012 German champion on Dec 10, the Austrian is facing possibly the biggest challenge of his career as he attempts to ease tensions surrounding the club's superstar Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Despite a 2-1 German Cup defeat to old rival Bayern Munich, the 51-year-old, who was sacked by Cologne earlier this month, appears to be already working his magic.