Niko Kovac acknowledges that while Borussia Dortmund is still a work in progress, he sees improvement as they approach their Champions League last-16 fixture against Lille. Having taken charge in January, Kovac highlights the team's strong home record in this competition, winning 10 out of their last 16 home matches. However, Dortmund currently sits 10th in the Bundesliga and risks missing out on European play next season. Kovac emphasizes the need for strength and concentration against Lille, who have proven to be a capable opponent.
"We have become more settled, we work hard every day on the training ground and in the meeting room. We are still far from where we want to be. But the way the boys are going along with it pleases me."
"They play a very versatile brand of football. This will demand a lot of strength and concentration from us. They didn't make it into the top eight for nothing and have, for example, beaten Real Madrid. It's going to be a tough nut to crack."
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