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Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac and managing director Lars Ricken lauded the team's mental resilience and bench strength following a 1-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Soccer News / BVB Buzz / October 25

Niko Kovac revels in Dortmund beating 'quality' Eintracht Frankfurt side

Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac was content at having got the job done against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Maximilian Beier's 80th-minute strike earned them all three points as Dortmund temporarily assumed top spot in the league table with 17 in seven games.

Soccer News / Goal.com / October 24

Borussia Dortmund news and rumours: United and Roma come calling! Will Borussia Dortmund lose a top star as early as January?

It is well known that Felix Nmecha is attracting interest from big names. Will the international leave Borussia Dortmund as early as January? News and rumours about Borussia Dortmund.

Soccer News / BVB Buzz / October 23

'Had some wonderful moments' - Niko Kovac reflects on his time with Frankfurt ahead of their Dortmund visit

Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac is all set for an emotional reunion with his former side Eintracht Frankfurt on Satruday when his current side host them at the Signal Iduna Park on matchday seven of the 2026-27 Bundesliga season.

Lecce News / BVB Buzz / October 22

Carney Chukwuemeka makes a case for more playing time

It's been a challenging season for Carney Chukwuemeka, whose playing time was drastically reduced. Across six Bundesliga games, the Austrian international saw a grand total of 25 minutes, coming off the bench for his only appearance in the competition so far against Paderborn.

Soccer News / Goal.com / October 21

Borussia Dortmund news and rumours: If he fails! Special clause in Niko Kovac’s new contract at Borussia Dortmund revealed

Kane has competition from Dortmund! A Borussia Dortmund star is on a par with Bayern Munich’s goalscorer in the Champions League. Meanwhile, Niko Kovac gives a positive assessment after the win against Sabah FK.

Soccer News / BVB Buzz / October 20

'We have to be sharp' - Niko Kovac coy on who's going to play against Sabah FK tonight

Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac refused to disclose any details on which players would play in Baku tonight as Sabah FK host them in the Champions League.

Niko Kovac News / Goal.com / October 20

'If we want to win, we have to score!' – Niko Kovac demands response as Sabah boss braces for Dortmund storm

Borussia Dortmund travel to Baku to face Azerbaijani champions Sabah FC on Matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League. Following a 1-0 away defeat against Bodo/Glimt and a goalless Bundesliga draw with Union Berlin, BVB enter the fixture aiming to reignite their European campaign.

Soccer News / Goal.com / October 20

He is running out of arguments: Ethan Nwaneri is a victim of Kovac’s biggest problem at Borussia Dortmund

Loanee Ethan Nwaneri has featured regularly for Borussia Dortmund so far, but the 19-year-old attacking player has yet to convince. Ethan Nwaneri can hardly complain about a lack of playing time.

Lecce News / BVB Buzz / October 19

Sabah FK vs Borussia Dortmund: 3 changes Niko Kovac should make to his XI

Borussia Dortmund are in action away to Sabah FK in the Champions League tonight. The pressure is firmly on them to deliver after three winless games in a row as their season appears to be unraveling sooner than expected.

Soccer News / BVB Buzz / October 19

Niko Kovac aims to 'score goals' against Sabah in Champions League

Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac discussed all the issues plaguing his side in the final third right now as they play Sabah FK in the Champions League tomorrow.

Soccer News / BVB Buzz / October 17

'Kovac out' - Fans lash out as Dortmund held goalless in first half by Union Berlin

Borussia Dortmund have been rendered goalless in the first half of their Bundesliga clash against Union Berlin. It's the fourth consecutive time in all competitions where the BVB have failed to score a goal in the first 45 minutes of a game.

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Soccer News / BVB Buzz / October 17

Niko Kovac defends playing Maximilian Beier on the left despite criticisms

Borussia Dortmund star Maximilian Beier has been a utility player for the club under Niko Kovac, who has played him in multiple positions across the offensive vanguard and the midfield since taking charge of the club.

Soccer News / Goal.com / October 17

Red card for Borussia Dortmund star Ethan Nwaneri after 18 seconds! Referee gives Niko Kovac a scare and a laugh in Berlin

Ethan Nwaneri is sent off in the first minute of Dortmund’s away match at Union Berlin. But the dismissal is immediately overturned for a reason as simple as it is bizarre.

Soccer News / BVB Buzz / October 17

'Everyone is in good shape' - Niko Kovac offers squad update ahead of Berlin clash

Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac is delighted to have a full squad for their clash against Union Berlin today as they are in action away at the Stadion An der Alten Frosterei in the Bundesliga.

Soccer News / Goal.com / October 16

Explosive decision: Niko Kovac is playing a dangerous game at Borussia Dortmund

Niko Kovac has made a surprising and possibly even reckless squad decision at Borussia Dortmund ahead of the match away to Union Berlin. According to Ruhr Nachrichten , neither Filippo Mane nor Luca Reggiani will be in the first-team squad for Saturday's difficult away game in the capital.

Lecce News / BVB Buzz / October 16

Kovac got it wrong with Fabio Silva - again!

Among the many questionable decisions that Niko Kovac took in their Champions League loss against Bodo/Glimt on Wednesday, was starting Fabio Silva as the lone striker upfront.

Soccer News / BVB Buzz / October 16

10 key stats from BVB's loss in Champions League

Borussia Dortmund lost 1-0 to Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League on Wednesday in a surprise result. Although the Superlaget have picked up big scalps on home turf before, the BVB were still coming off the back of a long unbeaten run.

Lecce News / Goal.com / October 15

'You have to suffer!' – Borussia Dortmund frozen out as Bodo/Glimt pull off Arctic Circle upset

Borussia Dortmund endured a frustrating European evening as they fell to a 1-0 defeat against Bodo/Glimt at Aspmyra Stadion. A early second-half strike from right-back Fredrik Sjovold proved decisive on the hosts' artificial turf.

Lecce News / BVB Buzz / October 15

Niko Kovac finally admits something which fans have been raging at for months!

Borussia Dortmund's long unbeaten run ended on a whimper on Wednesday after Bodo/Glimt beat them 1-0 in the Champions League. The BVB were punished for a sloppy and lackluster display at the Aspmyra Stadium as Fredrik Sjovold struck in the 52nd minute to hand Superlaget a narrow win.