Former Bayern Munich midfielder Lothar Matthaus has revealed that his personal favourite for the Champions League title this season is Liverpool. In his interview with Goal, the Bayern Munich legend was very impressed with the way the Reds dispatched his former club during their last 16 tie as he tipped them for glory ahead of favourites like Manchester City, Juventus and Barcelona. Lothar Matthaus also discussed the dwindling fortunes of German teams on the continent. Only Eintracht Frankfurt qualified for the quarterfinals of the Europa League while no team made it to the last eight of the Champions League. Hugo Lloris Apologises After Error vs Liverpool German champions Bayern Munich had played a creditable goalless draw away to Liverpool in the … [Read more...]
Bayern Had To Spend After Liverpool Defeat
Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthaus has leapt to the defence of his former club after they paid a club-record fee for Lucas Hernandez. The Bavarian giants had confirmed that Lucas Hernandez will be joining the club from Spanish La Liga giants Atletico Madrid in the summer. The transfer for the French international defender makes it the most expensive in the illustrious history of Bayern Munich. The German champions signed the Atletico Madrid utility defender for €80m which is almost twice the previous record held by compatriot Corentin Tolisso. How I was forced out of Arsenal, Patrick Vieira Frenchman Tolisso signed for the Bavarian giants in a deal reported to be around €41m. Lothar Matthaus defended the expensive spending from Bayern Munich in … [Read more...]
Why Mourinho is a laughing stock in Germany
German legend Lothar Matthaus has disclosed that Jose Mourinho is a laughing stock in German and is never taken seriously by football followers in the country. Matthaus explained that the people in the country already have a good knowledge of the former Chelsea manager and his antics, hence will not be carried away. The former German international explained that the Manchester United boss consciously gets to the media to attract attention despite claiming otherwise. Matthaus who looks to be taking side with the media is against the claim by the Portuguese manager that he is a subject of attack by the media. In his write-up with The Sun, he said Mourinho consciously makes himself the focus as a defence in case he does not deliver at the club. According … [Read more...]
Legend Confirm German Giant Will Beat Chelsea, Manchester United To Sign Summer Target
Bayern Munich will sign one of Monaco players ahead of Chelsea and Manchester United this summer, according to German legend Lothar Matthaus. The German giants are said to be in the market for new signings as they hope to do better their Champions League records under Carlo Ancelotti next season and Matthaus believes Bayern will lure of the French Ligue 1 stars to the Allianz Arena next season despite ongoing speculations among Premier League clubs. Manchester United and Chelsea have been linked with moves for Kylian Mbappe, Thomas Lemar, Timeoue Bakayoko, Djibril Sidibe and Benjamin Mendy next summer, with reports that they have sent scouts to watch their performances this season. However, the German legend has revealed Bayern Munich have also sent their … [Read more...]