Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac says he’s confident the team will defeat Monterrey in Wednesday’s round of 16 of the ongoing Club World Cup.. Former Real Madrid captain and four-time Champions League winner Sergio Ramos is Monterrey’s defensive leader and Kovac highlighted the Spaniard’s will to win and Monterrey’s aggression.. “He’s a superstar you know,” Kovac told a news conference ahead of the last 16 clash against the Mexican side.. Read Also:Ndidi Linked With Move To Serie A Giants. “All the players that are playing so long… it shows their mindset. They are winners, they want to win in every single training session, every single game, they want to be on the top level with every single pass in training,” continued the Croatian.. “He’s a leader, as a leader you want to be as long as possible on a high stage. It’s a little bit funny I’m now a coach and he’s still a player – but I think he will become a coach.”. Ramos will do battle with Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy, who excelled this season and finished as the joint-top goalscorer in the Champions League with 13 strikes.. Kovac also addressed the challenges Dortmund has faced with the intense heat during the tournament.. The German club has contended with early kick-offs under scorching conditions. Fortunately, Wednesday’s match at the air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz Stadium promises more comfortable conditions.. “Maybe I’ve been a bit annoying talking about the heat, but I can confidently say we’re looking forward to tomorrow,” Kovac said. “We don’t have to play in 45 degrees Celsius. We have proven we can play high-intensity football, and that’s what we want to do when it’s cooler and less harsh.”
