Kovač content with underdog role: “We are good, but Bayern are currently better”

Ahead of this Saturday evening’s (6.30pm CET) clash of BVB and Bayern, Niko Kovač shared his thoughts on the upcoming fixture.

Speaking to the Bundesliga’s official English site, Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovač is content with the underdog role against Bayern Munich come next Saturday evening.

“We are a big club, that must be said. But Bayern are the record champions. They are by far the team with the most titles. They have really top-class, expensive players.

“We also have very good players. That’s why I do believe we are a top team. But Bayern are on another level. The results also show that, and that must be said.

“We don’t want to talk up something that isn’t there. We are good, but Bayern are currently better. That is why Bayern are the top favourites,” Kovač explained. 

On the day of his 54th-birthday, Kovač was in agreement with Bayern coach Vincent Kompany’s statement saying that form doesn’t matter in such big games. 

“Yes, of course. Every game has its own story, and this is a very important match. I hope that everyone on both sides is fit, so that it can truly be a top game.

“A lot can happen in a match, and I absolutely agree with that. But you must not overlook the fact that Bayern are there for a reason.

“They are first in the Champions League, they are first in the Bundesliga. That means he is trying to downplay it a little. But I’ve been in the business too long to fall for that,” he added.