What did Ricken and Kovac say when they hugged after the game? Reporter: The two were thanking each other at the time

May 21st After the final round of the Bundesliga, Dortmund director Ricken and coach Kovac hugged, and reporter Patrick Borg revealed the content of the two whispers to Germany Sky Sports.

Patrick Borg revealed that Ricken said to Kovac at that time: "Man, thank you very much for everything you did." Kovac replied: "Thank you for giving me this opportunity." After Kovac was dismissed from Wolfsburg, he was unemployed at home for nearly a year until he coached Dortmund in February this year. At that time, Dortmund ranked 11th in the Bundesliga standings, while Kovac led the team to fourth in the Bundesliga and qualified for the Champions League next season.

Patrick Borg said: "Kovac was in a bad situation at the time and was at the intersection of his career, and Dortmund's invitation was a huge opportunity for him. Kovac seized this opportunity and led Dortmund to the Champions League. This was a win-win situation for Kovac and Dortmund."