Niko Kovac lauds Maxi Beier after BVB victory over Stuttgart

Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac praised his side's resilience after securing a hard-fought 1-0 away victory against VfB Stuttgart. The result marks the first time in 11 years that the club has started a Bundesliga campaign with four consecutive wins.

Maxi Beier scored the decisive goal in the 70th minute, delivering an immediate response after being left out of his national team's latest squad. The manager was quick to highlight the mental strength shown by the forward.

Life writes the most beautiful stories. Maxi Beier isn’t with the national team, but today he was the one who scored. I’m thrilled for him, and it ultimately shows that we have a great squad. Niko Kovac

Kovac credited the team's tactical discipline and the impact of second-half substitutes, specifically Jobe Bellingham and Kosta Karetsas, for turning the match in Dortmund's favor. Bellingham provided the crucial assist for Beier's goal.

Dortmund's non-international players will now receive a short break before entering a demanding autumn schedule. Following the international hiatus, the team faces a stretch of nine matches in 30 days, starting with a fixture against Werder Bremen.