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Published on January 22, 2025 at 12:24 p.m. par
Abdel Maarous
A coach believes in pole position to coach Dortmund after the departure of Nuri Sahin. The issues and challenges for the German club.
Borussia Dortmund announced the appointment of Nuri Sahin as head coach. The club's management turned to Mike TullbergU19 coach, to act as interim coach. Meanwhile, discussions to find a permanent replacement are ongoing.
Niko Kovac: The favorite for the coaching position
According to Bild, Niko Kovac is currently the leading candidate to succeed Sahin. The former coach of Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg have already been contacted by Dortmund officials. Management seems to be leaning towards a short-term contract until the end of the season, with a possible extension depending on the results obtained.
-Niko Kovac, with significant Bundesliga experience, has the skills to turn around a struggling team. His successful stints at Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Munich make him a strategic choice. However, uncertainty remains over whether he will accept the position. Furthermore, according to BildKovac could be accompanied by his brother Robert, former Borussia Dortmund player, to strengthen the technical staff.
Other options on the table
Although Kovac is the favorite, Borussia Dortmund are also evaluating other candidates. Erik ten Hagreleased from his duties at Manchester United, would have declined an immediate return. Roger Schmidtcurrently stationed at Benfica, is seen as an ideal long-term choice, but differences over the club's current structure are hampering discussions.
A future still uncertain
Borussia Dortmund must act quickly to secure a coach who can meet the club's high expectations. If Kovac accepts the job, he will have to demonstrate that he can restore the club to its stature in the Bundesliga and on the European stage.
Timing will be key, as the season progresses and opportunities to course-correct become rarer. An official announcement could come in the coming days.
