Koeman's Casual Comments on Alonso's Leverkusen Exit: "We're Concentrating on Our Own Game"
Kovac uninterested in Alonso's opinions: "We focus on our own well-being" - Kovac expresses indifference towards Alonso, emphasizing self-preservation: "Let's focus on our own well-being."
Niko Kovac, the laid-back coach of Borussia Dortmund, pays little heed to Xabi Alonso's impending departure from their opponents, Bayer Leverkusen, as they gear up for their crucial clash this Sunday (3:30 PM/DAZN).
"We're not dwelling on the happenings at Leverkusen. Our attention is solely on ourselves," Kovac said, with Alonso announcing his exit from the club at the season's end.
Kovac sees BVB ready to take on the reigning champs
"Our ambition is to deliver the top-notch performance we've displaying lately," Kovac asserted, having taken charge of Dortmund three months back from a lowly 11th position in the table. Now, with an improved lineup, there's a fair chance of clinching the Champions League spot. The BVB stands only one point shy of Freiburg in 4th place, with two matches left in the season.
"This speaks volumes of the diligent, hard work we've put in daily," Kovac stated, noting his team's competitive edge with the dethroned champions and 2nd-placed Leverkusen: "Leverkusen's well aware of our recent improvement. We're on a par with them."
Striker Maximilian Beier, however, will miss Sunday's match due to an ankle injury, with only tentative hopes for his return to training next week.
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Insights:
- Kovac's Confidence: Kovac displayed a high level of confidence and optimism, citing their recent winning streak as evidence of their ability to compete with the top dogs in the league[1][2].
- Importance of Focus: Kovac warned against getting distracted by external factors like Alonso's departure and instead emphasized the importance of maintaining focus solely on their performance[1][3].
- Improved Form: Under Kovac's guidance, Dortmund has exhibited significant improvement, managing victories in five out of their last six league matches[2].
- A Momentous Match: Kovac acknowledged the upcoming match against Leverkusen as being potentially decisive for their Champions League hopes. However, he expressed faith in his team's ability to secure the victory if they perform at their best[2].
- Despite Xabi Alonso's upcoming exit from Bayer Leverkusen, Niko Kovac, the coach of Borussia Dortmund, remains focused on his own team, believing that their performance is the key to success in their upcoming match this Sunday, which will be broadcast on DAZN.
- Recognizing the significance of the match, Niko Kovac expressed confidence in the team's ability to deliver a top-notch performance, given their recent improvement since he took charge three months ago.
- With an improved lineup, Borussia Dortmund is just one point shy of Freiburg in 4th place in the Football Bundesliga, demonstrating the hard work the team has put in daily.
- Leverkusen is aware of Dortmund's recent improvement, and both teams seem evenly matched according to Niko Kovac, despite the impending departure of a key player from Leverkusen.
