Reactions to 4-2 in Copenhagen: Germany shine after the break | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund continues to be on a very good path in the Champions League. With the 4-2 win at FC Copenhagen, BVB has now collected seven points from the first three matches and has the knockout phase firmly in sight. Accordingly, players and officials were in a positive mood at the microphones after the success in Denmark.

"We had to figure out the opponent. In the first half, it was too slow. We simply had too many touches. The circulation was too slow," said coach Niko Kovac, who was not satisfied with the first 45 minutes, but then saw the hoped-for improvement based on adjustments.

"We have the quality to react at halftime. The guys implemented it immediately, and in the end, we deserved to win," said the BVB coach, who was pleased with Felix Nmecha's first-ever double and offered special praise for a recently criticized youngster: "The team did very well in the second half. I have to highlight Jobe Bellingham because he played a very good game today."

Joy over Fabio Silva's Debut

Sebastian Kehl was also more than satisfied with the second half: "In the second half, we handled things very confidently and clearly, and therefore we are very satisfied with the victory," concluded the sporting director, who called Felix Nmecha the "deserved Man of the Match" and put a substitute in the spotlight: "In every game Fabio Silva came on, he was a refreshing element. He rewarded himself with his first goal. For a striker, that's simply worth its weight in gold."

Silva himself was naturally happy after his debut goal in a BVB jersey: "My teammates, all the guys who worked with me in the gym since my injury, did a lot with me. Now I feel one hundred percent fit again. Many thanks to everyone who worked with me. Thanks to the coach. I always try to use my energy and help my teammates to create chances. I'm very happy about this goal."

Not surprisingly, Nmecha was also satisfied but analyzed that "there is, of course, room for improvement." The midfielder doesn't want to rest on his laurels but continue to work: "It was a very important win for us, and we need to build on it and hopefully get better and better."

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