I have a contract until 2006 which I would like to fulfil but certain circumstances occur again and again and we have reached a solution (with Bayern),
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At least six Bayern players, who have won almost everything, are in the national squad.
We're a different team. We are making progress. That doesn't mean it's always going to happen all at once. The game can be cruel sometimes. I still remind the players that that's true on all levels. I mentioned Bayern Munich-Manchester United to them today because that is one of the most obvious examples.
Bayern and Chelsea were the two teams we hoped to avoid. Unfortunately we were drawn with one of the two. We have not been lucky with the draw. Bayern is one of the top European clubs, and it's a pity that one of the two sides must be knocked out early in the competition.
We are not the No. 1 challenger for Bayern. People should leave us alone and let us work in peace here.
We suffered a lot in the first 25 minutes. Then we gradually took control of play. It was a match we could have won, and also lost. The penalty was not sensational, but the arm and the hand of Bayern defender should not have been there.
I spoke with Bayern and it was a good discussion. That is where things stand. I haven't spoken with anyone else, nor do I want to.
They seem to have forgotten they play us first in Hannover - that's disrespectful. Bayern has to be punished for their behavior.
For me the final word hasn't been spoken yet. I can well imagine Michael will stay with Bayern. But one thing is clear. From now on, the talks with be led by us and not him.
Itll be a stunning atmosphere at the Allianz Arena when Juve, Bruges and Vienna come to town. Its a chance to prove were even stronger on the European stage at our new stadium. We have a score to settle with Juve, Bruges and Rapid will learn a thing or two about Bayern Munich and the Allianz Arena. We have no grounds for over-confidence, but well play to our strengths, and we should definitely make it through.
Bayern Munich were favorites after thrashing Sporting Lisbon 12-1. The Nou Camp is not the same as Lisbon. Teams get destroyed and never look back to the occasion that they were in the Champions League
We played well within our limits. But you can't relax or think you have the match under control against Bayern because they have too many good individual players.
The Bayern team doctor is also the Germany doctor so we're fully aware of the extent of their problems.
Then there was the decision about transferring to Bayern,
We are Bayern Munich and English teams always have trouble as soon as they leave the island.
Bayern is a great club that offers all possibilities. I haven't made a decision yet, that's all, and I think it's understandable. It's an important decision in my life. I feel well in Munich. It's possible that I extend the contract. I never turned Bayern down.