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Sammer Backs Kovac as Title-Winning Coach for Dortmund

He cites defensive gains, sharper attack, greater physicality, plus a healthier mentality as evidence of progress.

Overview

  • Matthias Sammer said Niko Kovac could definitively be a title-winning coach for Borussia Dortmund in remarks to Sport Bild.
  • Dortmund sit second in the Bundesliga under Kovac, nine points behind leaders Bayern Munich.
  • Sammer argued recent draws would previously have been losses and credited tangible improvements under Kovac.
  • He stated the team is currently good enough for a top-four finish and suggested it could add what is needed to challenge for the championship.
  • Kovac took over in February 2025, replacing Nuri Sahin, and steered Dortmund back into the Champions League after a poor start.