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Borussia Dortmund prepares for 2026/27 Bundesliga season under Niko Kovac

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 8:15 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Borussia Dortmund prepares for 2026/27 Bundesliga season under Niko Kovac

Summary

Borussia Dortmund is gearing up for the 2026/27 Bundesliga season, set to begin in 48 hours. The club, with Niko Kovac at the helm, is looking to maximize squad depth and versatility despite recent losses of players Kareem Adeyemi and Julian Brandt. The team aims to address the situation around unsettled striker Serhou Guirassy ahead of the September 1 transfer deadline. Key players include goalkeeper Gregor Kobel and emerging talents like Mussa Kaba and Kauã Prates, who bolster the defensive lineup as Dortmund seeks to improve upon last season's performance.

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Key Details

•The Bundesliga season starts in 48 hours.
•Kovac focuses on squad versatility amid player departures.
•Gregor Kobel remains the starting goalkeeper.
•Mussa Kaba is a promising young talent in defense.
•Dortmund looks to finalize transfers by the September deadline.

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For the first time in years, Borussia Dortmund are cautiously starting to look like they have the versatility needed for squad rotation across European and domestic fixtures—even though many players...
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