Wrong tactics in the Klassiker? BVB legend hits out at Kovac | OneFootball

After the defeat in Munich, BVB coach Niko Kovac faces a storm of criticism. Former national goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has strong words and heavily questions Dortmund's tactics.

Borussia Dortmund lost the top match against FC Bayern Munich 1-2 – not only suffering their first defeat of the season but also receiving plenty of criticism. Former national goalkeeper Jens Lehmann was particularly outspoken, sharply attacking BVB coach Niko Kovac's tactics on Bild/Welt TV.

“Anyone who plays such a formation doesn't really understand the complexity of football,” Lehmann complained. The former keeper was stunned by his former club's defensive approach: “This five-man defense is so widespread today, and I always think: Where did they learn football, those who play like this?”

Kovac had his team play in Munich in the usual 3-4-2-1 system – with a cautious midfield lineup of Sabitzer, Groß, and Nmecha. The result: In the first half, BVB didn't manage a single shot on Bayern's goal. Only after falling behind did Borussia become more daring.

Lehmann attacks BVB coach Kovac after Bayern defeat

For Lehmann, this is a clear sign of fear: “If as a coach I am afraid myself and choose such a fearful formation, what can I expect?” Football must also entertain, he emphasized. “There were 10,000 Borussia Dortmund fans. And they were certainly anything but entertained.”

Besides Kovac, youngster Jobe Bellingham also faced criticism after a mistake before the 0-2 – but Lehmann defended the Englishman: “You have to give him credit for standing on the goal line as a defensive midfielder. It was a very difficult ball that bounced onto his foot.”

Due to the defeat, Dortmund slipped to fourth place in the standings, while Bayern remains at the top with a perfect record. Jens Lehmann warned of impending boredom in the Bundesliga – and directed an appeal to BILD: “You are opinion leaders. If you start changing the culture in Germany, maybe top stars will come again.”

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