Bayern Munich defender Philipp Lahm admits Borussia Dortmund will challenge for the title
Bayern Munich defender http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Philipp-Lahm-c29929 has admitted that Borussia Dortmund will challenge for the Bundesliga title this season and insisted that next week’s clash at Allianz Arena will be crucial in determining the champion at the
end of the campaign. He added that the team will be looking to avenge the defeat at home from last season and extend the lead at the top.
Bayern Munich will host defending champions Borussia Dortmund next week in a league clash and will be looking to secure a victory to go eight points clear at the top. Jupp Heynckes’ side is currently leading the table with 28 points
after playing 12 games and have been sensational right from the start of the term.
Lahm claimed that his team has a brilliant chance of extending the lead at the top with a win and to put pressure on the defending champions. However, he admitted that a win would surely not decide the title as there is still a
long way to go.
The skipper also added that Bayern will be seeking revenge of the defeat at home last season to Dortmund and would want to down their closest rivals.
“We have a very good chance to move eight points clear, but that would not mean anything decisive. I see Dortmund as our closest rivals for the title. Our defeat at home to them last season does not mean anything anymore. Three
new points are at stake,” he was quoted as saying in an interview.
The German international has been rested for the upcoming two International Friendlies against Ukraine and Netherlands by manager Joachim Low. He insisted that it is definitely strange for him to sit at home as he has played in
every game for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 in recent times.
“I have just had two days of and it is certainly strange for me. I have been involved in every national team game over recent years. I will watch both games from home,” the player concluded.
Die Mannschaft will face http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Netherlands-c753 side at home in Bremen next week.
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