SpotlightSky SportsUnverified source· 26 Aug 2026
Dortmund Rebuild with Youth and Rock-and-Roll Football
Dortmund are betting on young Greek wingers to recapture their thrilling past under Niko Kovac.
Borussia Dortmund
team
Coach
Niko Kovac
New signings
Joey Veerman, Giannis Konstantelias, Konstantin Karetsas
Key departures
Karim Adeyemi, Julian Brandt
Philosophy
More counter-pressing, less control
What happened. Borussia Dortmund are undergoing a rebuild, focusing on young talents and returning to their traditional rock-and-roll style of football.
- Kovac says they kept the spine and added talented players.
- Konstantelias impressed in the Supercup against Bayern.
- Dortmund need to replace goals from departed Adeyemi and Brandt.
“Overall, we are mixing a good team.”
— Niko Kovac
The new season brings high expectations as Dortmund aim to challenge Bayern again.
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