Tag: Niko Kovac

Tottenham Beat Dortmund as Bellingham Targeted After Red Card Turns Game

Jobe Bellingham
January 2026

Spurs won 2-0 over Dortmund as Romero scored early, Dortmund went down to 10 men after Svensson was sent off, and Solanke sealed it, leaving Dortmund facing a tougher route toward the knockouts. Romero opened the scoring, VAR upgraded Svensson’s challenge on Odobert to a red, and Solanke finished soon after. Dortmund created little before and after the dismissal, sliding to 12th and toward a play-off tie scenario.

Jobe Bellingham Handed Two-Match Ban After Freiburg Red

Jobe Bellingham
December 2025

Jobe Bellingham’s difficult start at Borussia Dortmund worsened as the midfielder received a straight red card for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity in the 1-1 draw at Freiburg, earning a two-match Bundesliga suspension from the DFB sports court. Signed from Sunderland after a breakout Championship season, Bellingham initially started regularly but lost his place after poor form and now faces further disruption, missing upcoming league games against Borussia Monchengladbach and Eintracht Frankfurt as Dortmund continue to search for consistency under Niko Kovac.

Schlotterbeck stalls Dortmund extension amid Kovac rift, Bayern and Liverpool on alert

Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund)
November 2025

Schlotterbeck is reluctant to extend beyond 2027, unhappy with Niko Kovac’s pragmatic style after recent setbacks, per German reports. Dortmund have offered a raise and term to 2030, but the centre-back remains unconvinced as Bayern Munich and Liverpool monitor developments. CEO Lars Ricken signalled talks won’t drag on indefinitely, hinting at a winter decision if tensions persist. Dortmund view Schlotterbeck as a defensive pillar; suitors see immediate fit. Outcome likely hinges on either a renewed role under Kovac or a sale pathway.

Beier Pledges Future to Dortmund After Rumours

Max Beier (Borussia Dortmund)
September 2025

Beier ended speculation of a €70m Brentford move, confirming talks with manager Niko Kovac convinced him to stay. He admitted hearing rumours in the dressing room but assured Dortmund he wants to remain and grow with the Bundesliga giants. Dortmund reportedly considered selling if Fabio Silva had been available earlier, but his injury forced them to keep Beier. The striker is determined to silence distractions and prove his worth, insisting his focus is firmly on Dortmund’s Bundesliga campaign.

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