Borussia Dortmund's three-game run under interim coach Mike Tullberg with two wins and a draw across all competitions showed the team had the quality to turn their season around, new coach Niko Kovac said on Tuesday.

New Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac believes his new team showed they have the quality to turn their season around after their displays during Mike Tullberg's interim reign.

Niko Kovac started as Borussia Dortmund coach on Sunday, with the task of leading the team back into the top regions of the Bundesliga table. Former Bayern Munich, Eintracht Frankfurt and Wolfsburg coach Kovac conducted a first training session after being confirmed as new helmsman in succession of Nuri Sahin on Wednesday night.

Borussia Dortmund is set to appoint Niko Kovac as the club’s new head coach. Dortmund’s managing director of sport, Lars Ricken, confirmed reports that the club had reached an agreement with the former Frankfurt, Bayern, Monaco and Wolfsburg coach this week.

Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac said the first impression of his new club was "very positive" as he was officially presented on Tuesday. "The first impression is very positive. I'm delighted that my team and I are allowed to be here.

Niko Kovac will be the new coach of Borussia Dortmund as last season’s Champions League runner-up looks to rescue a troubled season.

Sebastian Kehl singled out Svensson’s physical attribute as his strongest point. “Daniel is an up-and-coming defender with real physical strength who will make us more solid and increase our depth in defence.” says Dortmund’s sporting director.

Borussia Dortmund has a new coach and hopes that a flurry of new signings will help turnaround an underwhelming season so far.