🤫 Kovac reveals: why BVB are so far behind Bayern | OneFootball

BVB could achieve their best points haul in seven years this season. If Kovac’s side still reaches the 72 points the coach himself is aiming for, they would surpass their own level of recent years — but would still be miles away from FC Bayern, the benchmark for everything in the Bundesliga. 

Why is that? The Dortmund coach gave a pretty clear answer in an interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung: Munich’s individual quality is simply far higher. 

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“What we may be lacking a little is what Bayern have in abundance: an incredibly strong squad with many exceptional individuals,” said Kovac. 

That individual quality could therefore be the reason why Bayern and BVB are separated by 15 points. And a look at the market values also supports that theory. Kompany’s team is worth almost €500 million more than Borussia. 

Bayern combine attractiveness with success. However, Kovac does not want his remarks to be understood as criticism of his team. Rather, he said he is “very satisfied with the development the boys have made over the past 15 months.” 

What do you think? Will Borussia Dortmund become a serious Bayern rival again, or has that ship sailed? Write your thoughts in the comments!

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