BERLIN, Sept. 17 -- Niko Kovac seems to be convinced reliability has its origin in punctuality. Right on the dot as promised, the new Bayern Munich coach turns up for his interview.

In the lead-up to the his first Champions League appearance as a coach against Benfica this Wednesday evening, the former Croatian international takes his time to answer questions.

His answers are well-structured, precise, meaningful and determined and they paint a different picture of the 46-year-old that had to fight against many prejudices before taking over one of the most famous clubs in world football.

Many said Bayern Munich is a size too big for the former coach of Eintracht Frankfurt, which is with all respect, a mid-table club in Germany.

His first weeks have shown the opposite and confirm Bayern president Uli Hoeness's opinion that Kovac is the best thing that could happen to his side at the moment.

Critics had to admit to having underestimated the man and his ability to get into players' hearts and minds. They perhaps forgot about his irreplaceable knowledge about the unique structure and sensitivities of Bayern Munich.

Now Kovac is about to face his graduation as a coach when leading his club into a Champions League campaign that he is expected to win. It is after all the club's biggest wish.

It is not the fact that he has won the first four games of the season in the cup and league but the way he has changed Bayern's game for the better.

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