Bayern Munich hosts Borussia Dortmund on Saturday…
Former Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovač understands that his Borussia Dortmund side is not exactly in prime position of the Bundesliga table, but that will not take away the intensity and importance of Der Klassiker on Saturday.
“Yes, we aren’t in the usual position in the table, but the allure of this fixture is always there. I believe it will be shown around the world in over 100 nations. That means ‘Der Klassiker’ has grown over the last few years and decades. The fact it’s not first against second or third is down to us, but we’ll still give our all to repeat what Dortmund managed there last year, to win in Munich,” Kovač told Bundesliga.com (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).
One player Kovač knows BVB will have to stop is Harry Kane.
“Scoring goals. His scoring rate is amazing and what he’s achieved in terms of scoring goals during his career. If we are able to keep him out the game, then we will have eliminated a big part of Bayern’s game already,” said Kovač.
Finally, Kovač talked over how he has changed as a coach since his Bayern Munich days.
“Everybody develops, every coach develops, every player develops – the same goes for me. I believe I am more mature now at 53, more experienced. If I compare things with my time at Bayern, then I’ve definitely gained experience and certainly knowledge as well, which is all helping me now in Dortmund,” Kovač said.
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