Kovac wants to cap the season start after two clean-sheet wins
Current situationBVB can look back on a satisfying few days. Their well-deserved 2-0 win over Hamburger SV in the Bundesliga opener was followed on Tuesday evening by a routine 5-0 victory over HEBC i...
BVB coach Niko Kovac aims to ensure the season opener ends with two clean-sheet victories. Following a 2-0 win over Hamburger SV in the Bundesliga, BVB secured a commanding 5-0 triumph over HEBC in the DFB-Pokal. However, the news was marred by an injury to new signing Giannis Konstantelias, who suffered a severe knee injury during his debut in the Bundesliga.
BVB's first away match of the 2026/27 season is scheduled for Saturday against TSG Hoffenheim. Kovac emphasized the significance of starting the season strongly, stating, “The start to a season is always very important, you have to get rolling. That applies to every team, and of course, to us as well. We’re going to Sinsheim to win the game.”
Key players such as Konstantelias, Emre Can, and Nico Schlotterbeck, who are recovering from ACL injuries, along with Ramy Bensebaini, will not feature in the starting lineup. Nonetheless, three other players have made notable progress and are back in training. Additionally, new signing Ethan Nwaneri might make his competitive debut, impressing in training with his technical abilities.
TSG Hoffenheim, coming off a strong campaign, aims to avoid a disappointing start. Kovac acknowledges the intensity and aggression of Hoffenheim's football, stating that close games and small details determine the outcome.
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