World Cup spot? BVB star Beier dreams and gushes about Kovac | OneFootball

After a strong season with BVB, Maximilian Beier can hope to make the World Cup squad. The attacking player also spoke highly of coach Niko Kovac.

Maximilian Beier looks back on a successful season with Borussia Dortmund – and is now hoping for the next big reward. When Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann announces his World Cup squad, the BVB attacker definitely wants to be part of it.

The 23-year-old believes he is in a good position after several strong weeks in black and yellow. “I hope that my performances give me reason to be optimistic,” Beier said in an interview with kicker. Especially toward the end of the season, the Dortmund player was in strong form and contributed numerous goals and assists.

“I’ve played a lot in recent weeks, and often played well too. I’ve collected a lot of goals and assists and done everything I can so that hopefully I’ll be in the squad on Thursday,” said the forward. As a precaution, he has not booked a summer vacation yet. At BVB, Beier recently impressed not only as a classic striker. The former Hoffenheim player was also used as a number 10 and as a wing-back, among other roles, and developed into a flexible option in attack.

BVB star Beier continues to dream of a title

“Over time, I’ve become more flexible and versatile, and I’m getting more and more comfortable with the position,” the Germany international explained.

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Beier also credits coach Niko Kovac with playing a major role in Dortmund’s positive development. After BVB had gone through a difficult spell at times, the coach found clear words internally. “He kicked our asses, to put it bluntly,” Beier said about Kovac. “That’s exactly what we needed back then.”

He also said he gets along extremely well with his coach on a personal level. “He talks to us a lot. Also with the young players who have recently come through,” Beier said in praise of the BVB coach. Alongside his World Cup hopes, the attacker continues to pursue big goals with Borussia Dortmund. Beier has made it clear several times that he would love to celebrate a league title with BVB one day – ideally during a ride around Borsigplatz.

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