Stefan Effenberg, former Bayern Munich player, was interviewed by Kicker where he analyzed some current issues in the Bundesliga, but also talked about Real Madrid.
What makes Real Madrid different
“The mix of experienced stars and talented, hungry players. What’s more, Carlo Ancelotti is a coach who is just comfortable in Madrid and recognizes the task. Maybe it’s better for Real Madrid that Karim leaves Benzema and Vinicius Júnior left. and company will be free to play up front. That hunger is still real. They are simply Real Madrid, that is a legend.”
Competitive experience
“There are moments in knockout matches when you have to react and change something. Look at RealMadrid with Luka Modric or Toni Kroos, who know how to read the game and know how to act. At an average age of 23 you cannot win the Champions League. At the same time sumo means: round of 16, applause, out”
Bellingham
“As the best player of the year so far… Bellingham comes to mind, of course, but I think superstars are not as important as they were in the Messi or Ronaldo era. The strongest team with the highest quality will achieve this. That’s why I see Inter Milan ahead.”
Manchester City, favorite
“That depends on Haaland’s personality. If he is healthy and he has rhythm, of course they will be favorites for the title again.”
Tuchel and Bayern
“It reached a difficult stage, which was immediately followed by turmoil in the management team. They started the new season with a reduced squad and major injury concerns. So it’s hard to build a team yet. “He’s certainly doing the best he can under the circumstances.”
Xabi Alonso’s Bayer
“With Xhaka, Grimaldo, Boniface and Hofmann, they have strengthened the squad in a great way. It is a combination of performance management and training. Simón Rolfes has done a very good job. For me, Jonathan Tah is the there is the best, for me he will be the central defender in the national team. “They have the perfect mix, at least one national title.”
Source: La Verdad
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