Kovac: Dortmund is 25 points behind Bayern last season. Please don’t talk about the championship first

Hupu September 22nd News Dortmund coach Kovac was interviewed by DAZN after defeating Wolfsburg 1-0.

About this game:

"Of course the happiest thing I'm the one who won. It was a clean sheet, and Schlottbeck also held on for 90 minutes. After the Champions League, I think we performed very well today. We were energetic and motivated. We didn't lose a single goal.

(...) Even in the first half, we had a very good chance in the first minute or two. Corner, bracelet, Maxi's header, and Selhow's goal in the second half.

We deserve this game; we didn't lose a single goal.

Of course, we wanted to get a better score, but we have to say that Wolfsburg is still an excellent team today. They are excellent , well organized, it is not easy to play with them. "

About Schlotterbeck:

"For me, it is obviously very important for players to return to the team healthy during long-term recovery, especially to maintain physical fitness. Because we can't always try to play only 10 minutes in the next few games, and then 20 minutes. This is where we are working as coaching staff, or rather, as the rehabilitation team. Everything is going well, thanks to the rehabilitation team. I imagine that after a long-term injury returns, he can immediately be in a hot state and play for 90 minutes, which is a good example today. "

About Karim Adeyemi's strong state:

} "Karim played only five minutes in his last home game against Berlin United. He was angry of course - but I told him: 'Karim, you're a great striker. You have to go against the side.'

He is doing this more and more now. He slowly understands that as a striker, he also has to retreat, he has to defend. Because in the Bundesliga, opponents have a chance, they will seize the chance - like we saw in the Champions League.

(…) We said: 'Young man, you won 1-0, you scored. I think it's much better than 5-4.' I hope he can use this as an example."

On Adeyemi's shot:

"I know how powerful his thighs are; Jump higher than anyone on our team. "

When people talk about Dortmund's championship:

"Gentlemen, I know: we've entered the fourth match day, and I stick to it: last year we were trailing the league leader, the championship 25 points and the championship 13 points behind Leverkusen.

We should keep working hard. This is what the lads are doing. They are constantly improving, learning, and of course they will also encounter setbacks from time to time.

But the key is that the road ahead is moving forward, and I see the progress of this team. As for everything else - we must first ensure the UEFA Champions League qualification and do our homework in the Cup - it's not easy, and there are 30 match days. "