Former Monchengladbach midfielder Gunter Netzer hails Bayern Munich’s transfers this summer
Former Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Gunter Netzer has hailed Bayern Munich’s transfer policy this summer. He acknowledged the impact of new manager Jupp Heynckes and insisted that he has made sure all the weak areas are
strengthened before the next season starts.
Bayern Munich had a disappointing campaign last term as they ended in third place after winning the League in the previous year. The Bavarian giants lost in the semi-final of the DFB Pokal to Schalke and in the knockout stage of
the UEFA Champions League at the hands of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan.
The former West Germany international praised Bayern Munich’s acquisitions and stated that the club has signed some brilliant players. He added that players like Manuel Neuer, Rafinha and Jerome Boateng have strengthened the side
and they are now ready to push for a title challenge next season.
“Whoever looks at Bayern Munich's signings will recognise that Jupp Heynckes has learned from last season's mistakes. With the purchases of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Manuel-Neuer-c23424, Rafinha and Boateng, he has corrected the weaknesses in the team,” he was
quoted as saying in an interview.
The former Hamburg SV manager insisted that Jerome Boateng will prove to be a success in the upcoming campaign. He added that the German international was used as a right-back in his days at Manchester City but at Allianz Arena,
he would be used in his preferred central role.
However, the 66-year old was unsure whether Bayern are favourites to win the title as last season had proved that even the relatively smaller sides, who don’t have the financial ability, can go on an win at the highest level.
“Boateng is a very smart buy. Even though he has often played at right-back, I have always viewed him as a central defender. However, the past season showed that having the strongest squad does not automatically lead to the title,”
he concluded.
Gunter Netzer made 297 appearances for Borussia Monchengladbach and scored an impressive 108 goals in the process. He also played 37 times for West http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 and was able to score six times.
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