Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac had some high praise for 'dominant' Mamelodi Sundowns ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup clash.
The Bundesliga outfit will be looking for their first win of the tournament when they take on the South African champions on Saturday evening.
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The Dortmund coach is well aware of the threat posed by Miguel Cardoso's charges.
“Sundowns are a team that has dominated everything in South Africa in recent years and lost the Champions League final in Africa a few weeks ago," Kovac said, as per the club's website.
"A team that wants to play attractive football. For us, that means we have to prevent that and need possession. It's going to be bloody hot tomorrow.
"And when the sun shines in from the south at 12 noon, you have to make sure you have a lot of possession. Because if you're chasing the music, it's going to cost you unnecessary energy.”
Kovac also has a clean bill of health for the clash against the South African champions.
“Everyone is involved so far. Jule Brandt fell on his hand and was in a bit of pain, but he trained again today, so everyone is ready for the Mamelodie game.”
