The former West Germany Olympian insisted that top European honour is on the cards for a Bundesliga club, though he thinks that Schalke lack the consistency to win the competition
Former Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund head coach Ottmar Hitzfeld feels that both his old clubs have the potential to lift the UEFA Champions League trophy this term. However, he stressed that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Schalke-04-c39204 do not have
a chance at the honour because of their inconsistency, despite their top form in Europe.
All three German clubs finished top of their respective groups. The Black Yellows impressed the most as they saw off the challenge of top European sides such as Real Madrid, Manchester City and Ajax. Der FCB finished ahead
of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lille-OSC-c39800 and BATE Borisov.
Moreover, the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 FC and Olympiakos FC. Nevertheless, the veteran manager, who has coached both Bayern and Dortmund, does
not expect Schalke to mount a European title challenge.
The experienced boss claimed that the Miners do not have the ability to be consistent at the top level. However, the BVB and Die Roten have the ability to win the top European prize in the current campaign. He also added
that the quarter-final draw will play a huge role.
“I do not see Schalke [winning the trophy] as they never have the necessary consistency. But I think both Dortmund and Bayern could win the Champions League,” the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/VfB-Stuttgart-c40879 and FC Lugano striker was quoted
as saying in an interview.
“Much depends on the draw. But the fact is: the German league is as strong as ever," the former Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich team trainer added.
"I cannot imagine returning any time soon. I have a contract until 2014 in Switzerland and would like to go the World Cup in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Brazil-c2858,” he finally concluded.
Hitzfeld conceded that the Bundesliga has grown a lot in recent years. He then announced that he will not return to management in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Switzerland-c3016 to qualify for the World Cup in 2014.
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