BVB News: Niko Kovac Blames Red Card for Jobe Bellingham as Key Factor in 1–1 Draw with Freiburg
BVB-Trainer Niko Kovac über Rote Karte gegen Jobe Bellingham beim 1:1 gegen SC Freiburg: "Hat es uns schwer gemacht."
Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac has admitted that the red card shown to Jobe Bellingham played a decisive role in his team only earning a 1–1 draw at SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga on Sunday. Dortmund appeared in control after taking the lead, but the dismissal shifted the momentum in Freiburg’s favour. beIN SPORTS+1
Dortmund had taken the lead through Ramy Bensebaini before midfielder Bellingham was sent off in the 53rd minute for a professional foul as the last defender, forcing his side to play more than half the match with ten men. Freiburg then capitalised on their numerical advantage and equalised through Lucas Höler’s spectacular goal later in the game. beIN SPORTS+1
After the match, Kovac acknowledged that the red card made life difficult for his team and hindered Dortmund’s ability to control the match’s rhythm. He stressed that Freiburg took advantage of the situation and that the dismissal was a pivotal moment in the fixture. BVB
Despite the setback, Dortmund managed to secure a point and remain competitive in the Bundesliga standings, with Kovac and his squad now turning their attention to upcoming fixtures. beIN SPORTS