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

Niko Kovač lost in his first game as new Borussia Dortmund boss with a 2-1 loss against Stuttgart at the Westfalenstadion. Scorers: Brandt 81'; Anton OG 50', Chabot 61'After a scoreless first half,

Borussia Dortmund have confirmed Niko Kovač to become their new head coach in a club statement on Thursday morning.

Borussia Dortmund need a quick turnaround after their latest setback when they travel to Lisbon for Tuesday's Champions League play-off date at Sporting. Dortmund are coming off a 2-1 home defeat in the Bundesliga against VfB Stuttgart in what was the debut match of their new coach Niko Kovac.