Kovač: Real Betis are a strong team and all our players are ready for the clash

Niko Kovač, the head coach of Borussia Dortmund, has confirmed his team's readiness to face Real Betis in the UEFA Champions League, noting that all available players are in good physical condition and that the team can rely on all its fit players for the match.

Kovač said at the press conference: "I am happy to have all the available players, everyone is in good physical condition and ready to participate."

The Croatian coach spoke about his opponent Real Betis, describing them as a strong team with high technical capabilities. He explained that they rely on a style of Spanish football based on possession and passing, along with their ability to transition quickly, emphasizing his team's desire to impose their style on the opponent's pitch.

Regarding tactical options, Kovač explained that playing with three or four defenders is not a fixed approach, but rather depends on the team's flexibility and the players' ability to execute instructions, emphasizing the importance of approaching tactical requirements with passion, strength, and focus.

He also praised the development that Fábio Silva and Jude Bellingham are achieving, noting that the players are showing positive signs, but they need time to fully adapt to the demands and intensity of competition in German football.