Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Dortmund Coach Praises Inter Milan's Modern Play
Borussia Dortmund's coach, Niko Kovac, said that Inter Milan has improved a lot under their new coach, Cristian Chivu.
He thinks Inter Milan is now a better team because they play both traditional Italian football and a fast, modern style.
Inter Milan is currently leading the Serie A league and has been doing well in the Champions League.
Both teams are playing each other in the Champions League, and if they win, they might qualify for the next round.
However, both teams have some injured players.
Inter Milan has been winning most of their home games, and Dortmund has a good record at home too.
Both coaches are confident in their teams and are working hard to do well in the competition.
Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac praises Inter Milan's improved style under Cristian Chivu, combining traditional Italian football with a modern, fast-paced game.
Inter Milan is currently leading Serie A by five points and has a strong Champions League record, though they've lost their last three matches against top teams.
Both teams face each other in the Champions League with a chance to qualify directly for the last 16, depending on other match results.
Dortmund has 11 points in the Champions League, with a strong home record of just one loss in their last 21 games.
Key injuries: Dortmund's Niklas Suele, Marcel Sabitzer, and Aaron Anselmino; Inter Milan's Nicolo Barella, while Lautaro Martinez is likely to play.
- Who
- Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan
- What
- Champions League match
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Dortmund's home ground
- Why
- To potentially qualify for the last 16 directly
- Teams
- Borussia Dortmund vs. Inter Milan
- Competition
- Champions League
- Match Date
- Wednesday
- Inter Milan's Serie A Position
- First place, 5 points clear
- Dortmund's Champions League Points
- 11
- Inter Milan's Recent Champions League Record
- 4 wins, 3 losses
- Dortmund's Home Record
- Lost 1 of last 21 Champions League games
- Injured Players
- Dortmund: Niklas Suele, Marcel Sabitzer, Aaron Anselmino; Inter Milan: Nicolo Barella