Football NewsMetro FootballUnverified source· 10 Aug 2026
Kovac Praises Arsenal Star After Dortmund Friendly Win
Dortmund's boss singled out an Arsenal player for surprise praise after a 3-2 win.
N. Kovač
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Dortmund 3-2 Arsenal
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Niko Kovac
What happened. Borussia Dortmund beat Arsenal 3-2 in a friendly, and coach Niko Kovac praised an Arsenal player.
- Kovac masterminded the win
- Praise was for an Arsenal star
- Match was a friendly
The praise highlights mutual respect between the clubs ahead of the season.
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