Niko Kovac adds trio to his inner circle | OneFootball

In the injury time against Juventus Turin (4:4), Borussia Dortmund let slip a 4:2 lead on Tuesday and in the end left two points that were already thought to be secure. Pascal Groß, who had travelled to the match day after suffering from gastro-intestinal problems and was only substituted after the end of regular playing time, was also unable to prevent the two late opposing goals. On the pitch in Turin, Groß was the only one of three players that coach Niko Kovac had closely trusted after his appointment. However, this circle of players has now been expanded.

In addition to Groß, Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck were also among the players with whom Kovac regularly and closely exchanged views, also discussing important decisions concerning the teams. However, Can and Schlotterbeck have been unable to play for some time and each still need a few weeks until their comeback.

Anton and Sabitzer currently set

According to a report by "Bild", Kovac has therefore expanded or even doubled his circle of leading players. Waldemar Anton, Julian Brandt and Marcel Sabitzer are now also part of the committee referred to by "Bild" as the secret council, which is to lead the team on the pitch and above all serve as the coach's mouthpiece during the games.

At least Anton and Sabitzer currently have a regular place, whereas Brandt has Karim Adeyemi and Maximilian Beier ahead of him in the offensive positions behind center forward Serhou Guirassy. As in Turin as a joker, Brandt is at least there and not only in terms of play, but also as a leader.

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