Since Kovač took over at the end of January on an initial 18-month deal, Dortmund have been getting back to their best. Especially in their last five games, where they have taken 13 points from a possible 15, with their only blemish in that time being a spectacular away draw in Der Klassiker.
This late surge has put Die Schwarzgelben right back into contention for the UEFA Champions League places with three games to go, so it is of little surprise that Watzke took the opportunity on Saturday to back the coach.
