Niko Kovac Quotes

Niko Kovac

Profession : Athlete

Birth : October 15, 1971

It is not for nothing that titles are decided at the back.

Niko Kovac

The expectation in Munich is always high, this expectation I have towards myself personally and to my players. I was aware of that when I signed with Bayern.

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There will always be cases where one player plays, and another doesn't.

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We just must make sure we give everything we can to become champions.

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You have to stick to your plan. Throwing everything overboard and inventing something on the spot does not make sense. You will never get that from me.

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If research can help us discover cures for diseases, it surely can improve a football team. Whether it's data analysis or biomechanics, it can give you an edge - and I'd be a fool if I didn't want that edge.

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I'm a firm believer in science.

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I don't need players who won't track back, and I'm certainly not keen on specialists.

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I prefer the 4-2-3-1 formation and stick to it but have my own interpretations.

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We're all different, and we have to accept and tolerate each other's characteristics.

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If you stick to what the Bible teaches, then you have everything you need: honesty, openness, friendliness, respect, tolerance, and much more, which is often lost nowadays.

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A five-year contract is worth no more than a six-month contract these days; it's very concerning.

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That's the way people are in general: they see everything negatively at first and then choose to ask questions.

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Dembele is a great player.

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The money's there in England. They try to gather the best players. We do it differently here at Bayern. We have no investors, no owners.

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Spending big money does not mean you win all the silverware.

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There are no guarantees. If you spent money, it's no guarantee you win stuff.

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If the family sticks together, things are easy. If not, it will fall apart. There are several examples in history. Take Troy or take Caesar.

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I don't believe it helps when internal affairs are made public.

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If, as Bayern, you lose 2-0 at Hertha, nobody believes you that you can still be satisfied with the performance.

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