Kovac: Manchester City are a top team and this game is a learning opportunity for us

Early this morning, Dortmund lost 1-4 to Manchester City in the Champions League. Kovac accepted an interview with TNT Sports after the game.

Kovac said: "We saw that Manchester City is an extraordinary team. I thought we performed very well in the first fifteen minutes, controlling the ball and the tempo of the game, but as the first half progressed they increased their speed and you could see the difference in strength."

"There is no room for mistakes against these top players. We should have done better, but this is a learning experience for us. We are here to gain experience and also want to congratulate Manchester City. We know that Manchester City is a top team and it is very difficult to get shooting opportunities against them. This is where the difference between the two sides lies. Although we have some wonderful moments, we still need to continue to improve the process."