The Fussball Podcast
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The Fussball Podcast
Niko Kovač to Borussia Dortmund: The Right Man for the Job?
Borussia Dortmund has appointed Niko Kovač as their new head coach, succeeding Nuri Şahin on a 1.5-year contract. Is he the right man to lead BVB forward?
In this episode, we take a deep dive into Kovač's playing and coaching career—from his days as Croatia’s captain to winning silverware with Bayern Munich and Eintracht Frankfurt. Jan Åge shares first-hand insights from playing against Kovač while we discuss his philosophy, strengths, and pedigree and what Dortmund fans can expect.
Key topics:
🔸 Kovač’s playing career – Bundesliga, Croatia captain, and Jan’s experiences facing him.
🔸 Managerial journey – From Eintracht Frankfurt’s DFB-Pokal triumph to Bayern Munich, Monaco & Wolfsburg.
🔸 What does this mean for Dortmund? Will his defensive discipline and pressing tactics solve their problems?
🔸 Challenges ahead – Can he fix Dortmund’s inconsistency and mentality issues?
👉 Will Kovač be a success at Dortmund? Let us know your thoughts!
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