Dortmund Coach Urges Team Effort to Stop 'Sensational' Harry Kane in Klassiker at Bayern
Kovac said Dortmund need 11 players at a top level to contain Kane, who became Bayern's first Ballon d'Or winner in 45 years.
- On Saturday, Borussia Dortmund faces Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga Klassiker with both teams level on points. Dortmund coach Niko Kovac said the match will be "much more exciting" but requires "90 minutes at the highest level" to succeed.
- Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane enters as the first Bayern Ballon d'Or winner in 45 years. Kovac praised the 33-year-old as "sensational," noting Kane has "made another big step up" since moving to Germany in 2023 from England.
- To counter Kane, Kovac emphasized team unity, stating "It needs 11 players and only when you have 11 players at a top level can you get something in Munich." Dortmund remains winless in its last five games against Bayern since 2024.
- Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany remains sidelined after collapsing on Friday due to meningeal irritation. Assistant Aaron Danks has managed the team, including a 6-1 German Cup victory over Magdeburg on Wednesday.
- Ahead of Saturday's clash, Bayern has signaled plans for another gesture of recognition for Kane, building on the guard of honor teammates provided before the German Cup game.
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The Hamilton SpectatorDortmund coach urges team effort to stop ‘sensational’ Harry Kane in Klassiker at Bayern
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac has called on his players to work together to stop “sensational” Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane in the Bundesliga Klassiker against
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Dortmund coach urges team effort to stop 'sensational' Harry Kane in Klassiker at Bayern
Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac has called on his players to work together to stop “sensational” Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane in the Bundesliga Klassiker against Bayern Munich. Dortmund goes to Bayern on Saturday level on points at the top…
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