On Saturday, Borussia Dortmund will host Hamburg in the first round of the Bundesliga. Kovac hopes Dortmund can make a winning start to the season.

Kovac: "But it's crucial to get at least 3 points. We want to have a good start."

"With new players, we have the opportunity to improve in several areas. Especially in terms of precision, efficiency, and creativity in possession. We definitely want to improve," said Kovac.

"We have a very talented team with the strength to achieve our objectives."

"The team always needs time to settle and find their rhythm. We're not entirely sure where we stand at the moment. Other teams will also be competitive."

Regarding Bensebaini, Kovac said: "He suffered a significant blow to his liver area and still needs to be monitored."

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