Borussia Dortmund’s Niko Kovac defends the Club World Cup, disagreeing with Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca’s criticism of the tournament’s hosting in the United States.
Borussia Dortmund’s coach Niko Kovac, disagrees with Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca, who criticized the Club World Cup’s hosting in the United States due to weather-related interruptions.
Kovac believes the tournament is “great” and highlights the enthusiasm of smaller non-European teams. He acknowledges the frustration caused by delays but prioritizes safety, stating, “You can’t do anything about the weather. We have climate change. It affects all of us. We all have to deal with it.”
Kovac also criticizes high ticket prices, which he believes contributed to low attendance in Dortmund’s match against Ulsan HD.
Dortmund’s sporting director, Sebastian Kehl, echoes this sentiment, criticizing ticket prices and unfavorable kick-off times, suggesting that sensible ticket pricing could encourage more fans to attend matches played during the day.
Dortmund will face CF Monterrey in their next match, and Kovac will look to lead his team to victory despite the challenges posed by the tournament’s schedule and conditions. With a focus on safety and a positive tournament experience, Kovac is confident in his team’s abilities to adapt and succeed.
