Borussia Dortmund’s head coach Niko Kovac remains confident that the team is not in crisis, despite failing to secure a win in their last three matches since the end of the international break. Dortmund is set to face Sabah Baku in the UEFA Champions League, and Kovac has emphasized the team’s standing in the league, where they are currently second and level on points with Bayern Munich.
Speaking ahead of the match, Kovac pointed out that upon his arrival, the team was ranked eleventh. “You can’t compare the two. We’re second, level on points with Bayern. I can put that into perspective,” he stated. He highlighted a recent match against Werder Bremen, where the team controlled the game but settled for a 2-2 draw, and noted that the previous game against Union Berlin ended in a goalless tie. While he acknowledged dissatisfaction with the recent results, he downplayed their significance.
Kovac expressed optimism about turning the situation around quickly. “The team has the quality to turn things round as early as tomorrow, and I’m convinced of that,” he asserted. He advised fans and commentators to focus less on external opinions, saying, “read nothing. That’s the easiest and best way to go about it.”
Amid the team’s challenges, doubts about Kovac’s tenure have reemerged, especially after he recently extended his contract with Dortmund until 2029. Opinions among fans are mixed regarding this decision.
The upcoming match against Sabah Baku presents a crucial opportunity for Dortmund to secure a victory. Failure to win could heighten the existing frustrations among supporters and raise further questions about the team’s trajectory.
