Niko Kovac: “Everyone has a role to play on set pieces”

Niko Kovac applauds his side’s effort after their biggest win of the season on Friday.

Borussia Dortmund extended their winning run in the Bundesliga to six games with a 4-0 success over Mainz on Friday night. Head coach Niko Kovac shared his delight in a post-match interview with RTL.

“We’re delighted with the win,” said the 54-year-old as Dortmund also won six back-to-back league games in front of home support. “It was hard-earned (victory). The first half was even, but we were more efficient.  

“We steered the game in the right direction with our set pieces. Everyone has a role to play on set pieces. And, at the moment, the lads are doing a really good job. When the deliveries are like that, it’s difficult for any team to defend. I’m pleased that it’s paying off after all the hours of set-piece training.”

Dortmund will host Atalanta in the first-leg of the Champions League playoff tie on Tuesday before facing RB Leipzig away from home in the Bundesliga. They’ll go head-to-head with league leaders Bayern Munich following the return fixture in Bergamo.