Kovac suggests focus on improvement after preseason loss in Düsseldorf
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 11:10 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Niko Kovac commented on the team's recent loss during their preseason match in Düsseldorf. He noted the squad is adjusting as national team players return, despite heavy legs affecting the second half of the game. Kovac highlighted the performance of Mathis Albert, who scored, and expressed optimism for integrating new talents. The team is set to continue preparations, including a trip to Japan.
- •Kovac acknowledges heavy legs affected performance in the second half.
- •Mathis Albert scored and is seen as a strong prospect for the team.
- •Ten national team players are gradually returning to training.
- •The team plans to travel to Japan for further acclimatization.
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Kovac: “We’ll make up for it!”
"Niko Kovac on the loss in Düsseldorf: “You could already see today that we really stepped it up a notch in our second week of training. Our legs were heavy. The first half was okay. In the second h...
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