A great lad: Niko Kovac denies rumours of tension with BVB star

Kovac Praises Adeyemi

Niko Kovac has dismissed rumours of personal tensions with Karim Adeyemi as "pure fiction" and has defended the BVB forward against public criticism.

Kovac and Adeyemi's Relationship

"I speak to all my players, but I've spent the most time talking to Karim since I arrived. I really admire him; he's a unique character, a great lad, and a decent bloke," Borussia Dortmund's head coach told the Bild podcast 'Phrasenmäher'.

• Niko Kovac denies tension rumors with Karim Adeyemi
• Kovac praises Adeyemi as a "great lad" and "decent bloke"

"I speak to all my players, but I've spent the most time talking to Karim since I arrived. I really admire him; he's a unique character, a great lad, and a decent bloke,"

Defending Adeyemi Against Criticism

Niko Kovac has defended Karim Adeyemi against public criticism, emphasizing his positive relationship with the BVB forward.