Ricken defends Kovac's tactics as Dortmund leads Bundesliga
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 9:22 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Lars Ricken defended Borussia Dortmund's playing style under manager Niko Kovac after criticism of its defensive approach. Dortmund has reached the top of the Bundesliga following four games in the 2026/27 season and is still seeking its fifth win against Werder Bremen. Ricken emphasized the importance of results over style, acknowledging that less attractive victories can be crucial over a long season.
- •Dortmund is currently top of the Bundesliga.
- •Kovac has led Dortmund to consecutive Champions League qualifications.
- •Ricken indicated wins, even if scrappy, are essential for the season.
- •Dortmund will face Werder Bremen next in the Bundesliga.
- 9:22 AMYahoo Sports — Ricken brushes off criticism of Dortmund's playing style under Kovac
"After guiding Borussia Dortmund to consecutive Champions League qualifications, Niko Kovac has led the Black and Yellows to the top of the Bundesliga after four games of the 2026/27 season.Despite the...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Champions League•Oct 4, 2026, 7:35 PMArsenal Are Keeping Tabs On This Borussia Dortmund Teenager: One For The Future?
Champions League•Oct 2, 2026, 10:15 AMUEFA Champions League: ticket information for the away game at Sabah FC
Champions League•Oct 2, 2026, 8:36 AMJurgen Klopp – Mika Baur plays in ‘toughest league in the world’
Champions League•Oct 1, 2026, 7:00 AMGermany manager Jürgen Klopp reveals family connection to Augsburg
Champions League•Sep 30, 2026, 2:03 PMWhich teams could benefit if Man City are stripped of major titles?
Champions League•Sep 30, 2026, 11:26 AMFrom future number one to top of Dortmund’s wishlist: Nine Germany players who could debut against Serbia