Dortmund challenges Bayern away from home, Matthaus: If they want to continue the suspense of the title, they should at least avoid defeat

German star Matthäus was interviewed by Bild and talked about the current situation of Bayern and Dortmund and the upcoming Bundesliga national derby.

The value of suspense

"A tight championship battle is more attractive to the Bundesliga and can also increase overseas attention. If Dortmund can create a miracle in the away game against the undefeated Bayern, it will be of great benefit to the league. Taking all three points is of course the best, but if you want to keep the championship distance and extend the suspense of the championship, you should at least avoid defeat. "

Strength Comparison

When asked whether Dortmund has recovered When it comes to competing with Bayern at the same level, Matthäus said bluntly: "No. Bayern has established a clear advantage through long-term accumulation and has regained its dominance after two or three years of turmoil. Even in Leverkusen's miracle year, the quality of Bayern's lineup was enough to prevent it from happening."

Dort's source of confidence

Dortmund has remained unbeaten against Bayern in the past three games, and even tied its opponent at the Allianz Arena last April under Kovac's coaching. Matthäus analysis: "A compact defensive system, improved player condition, mature tactical system and enhanced mental attributes are the keys. Adeyemi and Bayer have regained their form, Gilasi continues to be efficient, Brandt plugs and plays, Nmecha has exploded, Sabitzer has become Dortmund's Goretzka, and now he is an indispensable core of the team. "

Recruiting Trends

Bayern has recently inspected Dortmund players again, Matthäus said This said: "With Pamecano's future uncertain, Schloterback is far from a simple substitute. In the past 15 months, he has transformed from an excellent player to a leader, which is also due to Kovac's ability to know people well."

Kovac

Talking about the coach who was fired six months after leading Bayern to the championship in 2019, Matthaus believes: "He does not need to prove anything. Overall, his Munich career is still wonderful and successful. He is well aware of Bayern's strength, but also understands that Dortmund has the ability to defeat Bayern. Of course, he is eager to prove himself in front of his old club. "

Championship Alert

Matthaus emphasized the strategic significance of this national derby: "If Bayern wins, it will lead by 7 points (assuming that Leipzig and Stuttgart do not win), and the suspense of the championship will end. Last year I predicted a 10-point lead to win the championship, but it ended up being 11 points. According to the current trend, Bayern this year May reach the top with a huge advantage of 15 points. "

Kompany Philosophy

Matthäus attributed Bayern's revival to the coach: "Kompany has rebuilt the team cohesion and mutual respect that his predecessor failed to achieve. It is reminiscent of our 1990 World Cup winning team, and the substitute players cheered for the goal as if they were on the field. This just shows that the coach's control and team trust have reached their optimal state. "