Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac is buzzing with anticipation as the FIFA Club World Cup™ in the U.S. approaches.
The inaugural 32-team tournament, kicking off June 14, presents a unique challenge for Dortmund, who face Brazil’s Fluminense on June 17 in New York/New Jersey.
Kovac acknowledges the “stern test” of facing unfamiliar South American and Asian opponents, emphasizing the need for intense preparation to analyze their tactical styles.
He views the event not just as a sporting challenge but also a major opportunity to boost Dortmund’s global profile.
Describing his coaching style as direct and demanding, Kovac is confident his team’s hard work will pay off, hoping to ignite “black-and-yellow fever” worldwide during this historic tournament.
