Borussia Dortmund trainer Niko Kovac has as soon as once more defended Niko Schlotterback’s much-discussed verbal assault and praised his defensive boss. “That’s what the coach wants: responsibility. We all want mature players, and Schlotti is the leader,” Kovac mentioned after the 2-0 win towards Borussia Monchengladbach.
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Schloterback used to be obviously crucial of a few of his teammates after BVB’s 2-2 Champions League draw towards Norwegian runners-up FC Bodø/Glimt every week and a part in the past. This habits has been hotly debated.
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“I expect the same from him. Because it’s self-cleaning. Of course, everyone can make mistakes. That’s part of it,” Kovac mentioned. “But I think you also have to give credit to the players for talking about things when they’re not good. And also talk about things if they’re good. And they do. Of course, the negative always comes out. I understand that.”
Kovac added, regarding the training legend Giovanni Trapattoni: “My coach Trapattoni said: A coach can’t do everything alone. A coach needs support, mainly from the leading players, from the established ones. Because in the end they also have to manage the cabin and the space. And that’s what Schlotti did. Today I think he played the bomb.”
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