It's difficult to talk about Union Berlin at the moment because they're a very different club than they were before and indeed apart from their busy schedule this season I also agree with what you're saying because Union this season seem to be breaking the philosophy they've built since the beginning which is precisely the change that makes them even worse.
Not only in domestic competitions now but also competitions as big as the Champions League they are like a complement now. Honestly I expected the same Union as last season but now it seems like expecting that with the condition of the Union like this will be very difficult to happen.
For this season to be honest there is absolutely nothing to expect from Union Berlin, the difference in their changes is very significant if we see or compare them in the current season and last season. Last season they had a very good season and could compete in the top five area of the standings by finishing in the top 4, with their success last season I thought indirectly it would be a pretty good indication to go through this season very well, but apparently the facts that happened were far from what was expected especially for their fans.
This season Union Berlin is very bad and far from luck, but yes, this is the fact that actually happened, like a team, basically there will definitely be changes either for the better or vice versa for the worse as they are experiencing now. In my opinion, there is nothing more to expect from them either in the Bundesliga or in the UCL.
With a situation where 11 matches ended with 2 wins and 9 defeats, it is clearly very difficult to expect Union to return to their prime last season but of course we can still expect Union to get out of the relegation zone at this time because with outstanding achievements in each season for the past few seasons, it would be a shame if they had to be relegated to Bundesliga 2 this season because the gap is clearly felt if it happens this season.
They still can't secure how the rhythm of the game is done. Their attack line is bad their defense is also bad which actually makes the current Union very different than before.
Because if you look at this season, it lookslike Union is only use as a goal barn for the opponents who face it.