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Owomoyela praises Kovač's impact on Dortmund's stability and future

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Last updated Nov 6, 2026

Owomoyela praises Kovač's impact on Dortmund's stability and future
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Patrick Owomoyela, a former Borussia Dortmund defender, spoke about the positive influence of head coach Niko Kovač during an interview in München. Owomoyela highlighted Kovač's emphasis on discipline and defensive stability since his appointment nearly two years ago. He acknowledged the challenges Dortmund faces in retaining talent but believes that showing players a path to success can help keep them at the club. With young players like Joane Gadou and Kostas Karetsas receiving significant playing time, Owomoyela expressed optimism for Dortmund's prospects this season.

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  • •Owomoyela praises Kovač for stabilizing Dortmund's defense.
  • •Kovač's coaching style focuses on discipline and structure.
  • •Retention of young talents like Gadou and Karetsas is critical.
  • •Dortmund aims to provide a promising future for players.
  • •Optimism surrounds Dortmund's performance this season.
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  • 7:40 AMYahoo Sports — INTERVIEW: Owomoyela hails disciplinarian Kovač, debates how Dortmund can retain talents
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MÜNCHEN (Bulinews) Former Borussia Dortmund defender Patrick Owomoyela is of the opinion that Niko Kovač has brought stability to the club since he was appointed as head coach just under two years a...

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