Tag: Niko Kovac

Süle’s BVB Spell Nears Bitter End After Fresh Knee Scare

Niklas Süle
April 2026

Niklas Süle’s Dortmund career appears close to ending in brutal fashion after a fresh knee injury in defeat to Hoffenheim. The defender, already confirmed to be leaving this summer, may have played his final match for BVB after slipping in the box, handling the ball as he fell, and then watching a penalty be awarded while hurt. Süle was recalled by Niko Kovac for the first time since February 7, but his comeback ended badly when he twisted his knee while trying to stop Andrej Kramaric. Kovac said there was no certainty yet, though club executive Lars Ricken admitted there was already suspicion of a serious injury.

Kovac Says Dortmund Lack the Extra-Class Stars of Recent Years

Niko Kovac
April 2026

Niko Kovac has openly admitted Borussia Dortmund do not currently have the kind of game-changing stars that defined previous eras at the club. He named Sancho, Haaland, Dembele and Reus as examples of the missing extra quality, while still backing his current squad and saying they are doing a good job. Speaking at a panel event hosted by Reiner Calmund, Kovac said Dortmund are missing players with “that extra something” but stressed he is happy working with the current group and wants to improve with them. The comments come amid fresh outside speculation over a possible Sancho return, though that part remains transfer talk rather than a confirmed deal

Adeyemi Could Re-Emerge as Serie A Target With Dortmund Future Unclear

Karim Adeyemi
March 2026

Karim Adeyemi could again become a Serie A target as uncertainty grows around his Borussia Dortmund future. With contract talks stalled and his role reduced, the winger is now viewed as a possible summer sale if no renewal breakthrough is reached. Juventus and Napoli both showed interest in previous windows, and the player’s current valuation is believed to have dropped from earlier levels. Dortmund are struggling to agree new terms, especially around a proposed release clause, while Adeyemi’s reduced starting role has only added to the sense that a move is possible.

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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