Kovac cancels interview after death of Peter Hermann

Niko Kovac, already focused on pushing for the top of the Bundesliga table, had to put celebrations on hold after Stuttgart’s win. As kicker reports, the trigger was the news of the death of Peter Hermann, which hit him hard.

In the wake of that tragedy, the coach decided to cancel an interview while the momentum from the match was still in the air. The piece notes that the quick rise toward the table summit was soon overshadowed by the personal shock.

With the mood clearly impacted, attention now shifts to how the team processes this moment and what it means for day-to-day work in the 2026-27 Bundesliga. Kovac’s immediate focus, for now, sits away from the pitch.