During an interview hung on Friday, Borussia Dortmund’s head coach Niko Kovac dealt with the swirling reports relating to a prospective return of Mats Hummels to BVB. This conversation comes simply ahead of an extremely expected match versus Bayern Munich. Notably, Hummels has an abundant history with both clubs and formerly played under Kovac throughout the 2018/19 Bundesliga season while he was the supervisor at Bayern.

“A lot about this has already been said and written,” Kovac said, showing a smile. “Mats is an extremely great footballer who has actually accomplished a lot in his life. He likewise suggests a lot to the BVB. I’ve heard a lot about this however, rather truthfully, I’m looking down a conference with Bayern. The Club World Cup is still a long method away. We’ve got 6 Bundesliga video games left.

“My relationship with him personally was quite good,” Kovac continued, reviewing their collective season at Bayern. “I had to make decisions sometimes. Naturally, when he didn’t get a chance to play he wasn’t happy. I still think it always worked well between us.”

During his period under Kovac, Hummels made a substantial effect, adding to 32 looks throughout all competitors. Together, they commemorated significant success, consisting of the Bundesliga title, the DFB Pokal, and the DFL Super Cup that season, before Hummels went back to Dortmund the following summer season. Unfortunately, Kovac’s time as Bayern’s fitness instructor pertained to an abrupt end simply ten video games into the subsequent season.

This present season marks the last chapter in Hummels’ remarkable profession, as he has actually made 18 looks for AS Roma. The outspoken 36-year-old has actually not kept back in revealing his views relating to Dortmund throughout what has actually been a tough year for his previous club.

Despite the obstacles, there stays a possibility for reconciliation in between Hummels and the club, leading the way for a remarkable goodbye trip throughout the upcoming Club World Cup. The future of Kovac as the head coach at that time is still unpredictable, making it even more appealing for fans.

GGFN | Peter Weis