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Kruse on Kovac: No Room for Individuality
13 May
Summary
- Striker notes manager's demand for absolute obedience.
- Player felt incompatible with coach's leadership approach.
- Return to Wolfsburg conditional on coach Florian Kohfeldt.
Max Kruse has revealed significant friction with former coach Niko Kovac, despite current team success. Kruse stated that Kovac prefers an "alpha male" approach, demanding absolute obedience from players and struggling to manage diverse personalities.
Kruse, who had limited play under Kovac at VfL Wolfsburg, explained his decision to return to the club was contingent on Florian Kohfeldt. When Kohfeldt departed and Kovac took over, Kruse felt an immediate disconnect, recognizing that their working dynamic would not be sustainable.
The striker believes effective management requires understanding and adapting to individual player traits. He found Kovac's rigid style incompatible with his own approach, leading to a swift realization that the partnership would fail.
