The Black Yellows’ star has refuted statements from Jose Mourinho that the reigning German champions are the side to defeat in Champions League this season
Borussia Dortmund central defender http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mats-Hummels-c24767 has rejected claims of the Real Madrid head coach that his side are favourites to win the UEFA Champions League this term. He further added that the German League is their top priority
as they are looking forward to secure a third straight league title.
Jurgen Klopp’s side have enjoyed a great run of form in Europe and topped their group ahead of European clubs such as Real Madrid, Ajax and Manchester City without facing a single defeat. Nevertheless, the centre-back is still
adamant that they are not the frontrunners for the competition this season.
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 international claimed that the praise from great coaches like Mourinho and Sir Alex Ferguson is a morale booster for the Bundesliga outfit. However, he stated that it will not affect on their performance in the competition.
He said that the BVB are close to the genuine title favourites, but not at the same level to them.
"The fact that Jose Mourinho and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson regard it as a possibility is a real compliment for our team and the club," he added.
"However, it has no significance to where we will be at the end. There are maybe three or four title contenders. Maybe we are directly behind them. However, we are not among the big favourites," he mused.
The talented star then suggested that the Borussians need to get back to winning ways in the domestic league, and must get better after the winter break.
"I admit: I would rather have ten points more in Bundesliga and be out of the Champions League. For me, it is vital not to drop any points in championship matches that we actually should win," he continued.
Hummels revealed that he would prefer to have ten more points in the league and be knocked out of Europe’s Premier cup competition. He stressed that Dortmund should win tight games in order to defend their title.
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