Kovac emphasizes need for victory against HSV in Bundesliga opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 2:45 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Borussia Dortmund prepares to face Hamburger SV on August 30, 2026, in their Bundesliga season opener. Head coach Niko Kovac highlights the importance of securing three points early in the season. Despite a strong preseason, including matches against Arsenal and AS Roma, Dortmund has been managing injuries to key players like Nico Schlotterbeck and Emre Can. Kovac remains optimistic about the squad's depth and competition for spots ahead of the match.
- •Match scheduled for August 30, 2026, at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK.
- •Dortmund lost to Bayern Munich 2-1 in the Supercup.
- •Injuries persist for Schlotterbeck and Can; Bensebaini's status uncertain.
- •HSV underwent significant roster changes after narrowly avoiding relegation.
- •Last season featured high-scoring encounters between the two teams.
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Kovac ahead of the HSV match: “Three points are essential!”
- 2:41 PMYahoo Sports — Kovac ahead of HSV: “Three points are essential!”
"The scenarioBVB has completed an intense and demanding preseason. Head coach Niko Kovac has only been training with a full squad for a few weeks, as players such as Gregor Kobel, Julian Ryerson, Ramy ...
"BackgroundBVB have come through an intensive and demanding pre-season. Head coach Niko Kovac has only been able to train with a full squad for a few weeks, as players such as Gregor Kobel, Julian Ryer...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 2:45 PMKovac ahead of the HSV match: “Three points are essential!”
The scenarioBVB has completed an intense and demanding preseason. Head coach Niko Kovac has only been training with a full squad for a few weeks, as players such as Gregor Kobel, Julian Ryerson, Ramy ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 2:41 PMKovac ahead of HSV: “Three points are essential!”
BackgroundBVB have come through an intensive and demanding pre-season. Head coach Niko Kovac has only been able to train with a full squad for a few weeks, as players such as Gregor Kobel, Julian Ryer...
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